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NK05 UZB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,202 mi
Last recorded90,202 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,202 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak Engine area ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 89,988 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section/back box flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 72,886 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake cylinder bleed screws look corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,098 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2013 62,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 58,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,205 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 41,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,652 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,205 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 UZB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UZB, 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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NK05 UZB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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