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NL05 CXJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,589 mi
Last recorded103,589 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 CXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 102,282 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,915 miles

Both brake and clutch pedal rubbers missing

Exhaust flexi in poor condition but not holed or blowing

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 92,915 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Both brake and clutch pedal rubbers missing

Exhaust flexi in poor condition but not holed or blowing

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,495 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 84,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,409 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 76,340 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 66,235 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 66,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,084 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 59,917 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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NL05 CXJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NL05 CXJ, 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 NL05 CXJ registered?

NL05 CXJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is NL05 CXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 CXJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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