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NU05 GUC

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,099 mi
Last recorded80,099 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 GUC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,099 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,362 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,536 miles

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

rear screen wash not working

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,053 miles

battery insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,935 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 52,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,241 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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NU05 GUC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU05 GUC, 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 NU05 GUC registered?

NU05 GUC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is NU05 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 GUC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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