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NK55 NLF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,772 mi
Last recorded72,772 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 NLF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 13 Dec 2016 72,745 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexable joint (7.1.2)

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

Central exhaust rubber missing but system adequately supported.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,910 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,903 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,612 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 45,612 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,581 miles

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

nearside front tyre outside edge worn

Fail 30 Oct 2008 35,118 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,118 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Oct 2008 35,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 NLF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver 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 NLF, 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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NK55 NLF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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