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NX05 UHF

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,903 mi
Last recorded69,903 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 UHF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 69,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested rear exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,922 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,922 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,444 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Mar 2015 61,444 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,818 miles

engine management light on

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,275 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 47,275 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 40,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres (185 55 15v) worn close to legal limit on inside edge of tread

Fail 12 Mar 2011 40,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres (185 55 15v) worn close to legal limit on inside edge of tread

Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,109 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 2mm (185/55R15H)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 27,371 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,641 miles

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

Offside Front 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 UHF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UHF, 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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NX05 UHF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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