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NK55 LFX

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,489 mi
Last recorded76,489 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 LFX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,489 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting in tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,024 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 70,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,678 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre to rear exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s front tyre has small cut to sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,419 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 40,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,775 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,959 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 16,238 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,238 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 LFX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

NK55 LFX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is NK55 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK55 LFX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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