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NV54 UOJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,203 mi
Last recorded97,203 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 UOJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,203 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,515 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,432 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 82,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,576 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 75,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 68,656 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,687 miles

alternator belt worn

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

alternator belt worn

handbrake travel slightly high

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,476 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 46,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,307 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 39,307 miles

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

Fromt brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,822 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 34,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,969 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 26,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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NV54 UOJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NV54 UOJ, 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 NV54 UOJ registered?

NV54 UOJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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