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NK05 SCV

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,299 mi
Last recorded30,299 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 SCV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,299 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,186 miles

Various body work damage

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,325 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 23,325 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,487 miles

All four tyres cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 12,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,294 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 10,294 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 8,851 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,887 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 SCV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK05 SCV registered?

NK05 SCV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is NK05 SCV safe to buy?

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