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NK55 FHW

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,353 mi
Last recorded85,353 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 FHW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,353 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 85,353 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2015 81,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,188 miles

Dampness to steering rack area / Exhaust flexy breaking down

Fail 28 Apr 2014 77,184 miles

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

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

Dampness to steering rack area / Exhaust flexy breaking down

Pass 10 May 2013 69,608 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 69,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 69,472 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 69,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,631 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,390 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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NK55 FHW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NK55 FHW, 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 NK55 FHW registered?

NK55 FHW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NK55 FHW safe to buy?

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