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NX05 UHW

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,236 mi
Last recorded66,236 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,236 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 66,236 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,028 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,670 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 48,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,790 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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NX05 UHW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

NX05 UHW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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