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NX05 UGK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,665 mi
Last recorded97,665 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 UGK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,665 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

headlights faded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 90,426 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

headlights faded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,435 miles

n/s headlight loose

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 84,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s headlight loose

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,761 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 80,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose

front bumber damage

o/s/f side light dim

oil leak

slight leak steering rack

Pass 15 May 2012 77,314 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 75,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,924 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,966 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 57,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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 UGK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NX05 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

NX05 UGK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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