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NV54 UOK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,733 mi
Last recorded73,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 UOK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,733 miles

Both front c.v boots slightly perished

Both front coil springs corroded

Engine mangement light on

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Oil filter corroded & leaking

Play in offside front track rod end

Fail 29 Jul 2014 73,733 miles

Both front c.v boots slightly perished

Both front coil springs corroded

Engine mangement light on

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

Fuel tank corroded

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

Oil filter corroded & leaking

Play in offside front track rod end

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,172 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

exhaust system corroded and centre has a slight blow

fuel tank is corroded

o/s/f c.v boot perished

Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

exhaust system corroded and centre has a slight blow

fuel tank is corroded

o/s/f c.v boot perished

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,751 miles

aerial missing.

all coil springs in poor condition.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel tank.

corrosion to suspension components.

eml on.

front abs rings in poor condition.

front outter c.v gaiters in poor condition.

n/s/f track rod end dust cover in poor condition.

various paint damage.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 57,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

aerial missing.

all coil springs in poor condition.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel tank.

corrosion to suspension components.

eml on.

front abs rings in poor condition.

front outter c.v gaiters in poor condition.

n/s/f track rod end dust cover in poor condition.

o/s/f tyre on legal limit/just acceptable.

various paint damage.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,004 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

front abs rings poor condition (corroded)

o/s/r tyre 2mm

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 4 Aug 2011 48,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

front abs rings poor condition (corroded)

o/s/r tyre 2mm

suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2009 36,080 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Tyre outer tread wearing unevenly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,217 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,858 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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NV54 UOK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 NV54 UOK, 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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NV54 UOK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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