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NX05 NTL

2005 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,964 mi
Last recorded111,964 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 NTL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,964 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 110,773 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,171 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 26 Oct 2013 80,873 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot lid will not latch in closed position

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,995 miles

boot lid will not latch in closed position

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,997 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 53,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,969 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,747 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,382 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe has a crack near to the joint.

o/s/f wiper blade slightley deteriorated

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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NX05 NTL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX05 NTL, 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 NX05 NTL registered?

NX05 NTL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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