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NX55 BSU

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,114 mi
Last recorded65,114 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 BSU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,114 miles

corrosion to front & rear suspension

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,558 miles

Underside of vehicle corroding.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,077 miles

Front exhaust flexy poor

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust becoming corroded

Rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Nov 2014 53,989 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front exhaust flexy poor

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust becoming corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,759 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion on fuel tank

slight brake bind on offside front brake

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,465 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,484 miles

Auxillary belt cracking

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

Front pipe exhaust shield loose

Fail 19 Sep 2011 42,484 miles

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

Auxillary belt cracking

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

Front pipe exhaust shield loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,008 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

speed rateings on front tyres different to rear tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,615 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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NX55 BSU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX55 BSU, 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 NX55 BSU registered?

NX55 BSU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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