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NX55 HBJ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,073 mi
Last recorded40,073 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 HBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 40,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 40,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 35,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 35,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 30,966 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 24,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 22,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,079 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,087 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 14,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,211 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 13,211 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,136 miles

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

SRS Airbag light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 10,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 9,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 5,616 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 HBJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

NX55 HBJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is NX55 HBJ safe to buy?

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