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NV54 VZB

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,012 mi
Last recorded59,012 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 VZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front door pannel (damage (dent)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,283 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 58,283 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,832 miles

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,161 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 52,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,358 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 45,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,115 miles

Front brakes are 23% out of balance but are below the 25% test limit

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,598 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,686 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 VZB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NV54 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

NV54 VZB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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