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NV05 GUC

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 GUC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 120,877 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 115,509 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 115,509 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,782 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)

drivers mirrior cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2012 94,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,421 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 85,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,215 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 53,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,018 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 41,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,893 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,893 miles

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

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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NV05 GUC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV05 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 NV05 GUC registered?

NV05 GUC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NV05 GUC safe to buy?

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