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NK05 RBO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,813 mi
Last recorded62,813 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 RBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,813 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 62,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,209 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 58,209 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,622 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,531 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 48,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 36,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,419 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,388 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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NK05 RBO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 RBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK05 RBO registered?

NK05 RBO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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