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NU05 GVN

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,106 mi
Last recorded61,106 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,106 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 61,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,365 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 53,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,867 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 52,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

impact damage to front and drivers door /bumpers

slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,769 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 41,759 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 May 2012 36,068 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 36,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,719 miles

Battery insecure

SRS lamp on intermittantly

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,616 miles

Battery insecure

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 25 Mar 2010 29,616 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 GVN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NU05 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

NU05 GVN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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