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NK55 OVJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,331 mi
Last recorded93,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 OVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,997 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 78,997 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,932 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 51,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,797 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,387 miles

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

Offside 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 OVJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 NK55 OVJ, 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 NK55 OVJ registered?

NK55 OVJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is NK55 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK55 OVJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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