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NV54 XMB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,503 mi
Last recorded76,503 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 XMB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping and cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepping and cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2017 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping and cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepping and cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,490 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,487 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,784 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,850 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,961 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 46,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 41,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 41,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 23,300 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,662 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 13,337 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 XMB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

NV54 XMB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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