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SK05 NLZ

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,375 mi
Last recorded94,375 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 NLZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust hanger starting to crack

wax oyl underneath

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,352 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 89,352 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,737 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,892 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,348 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,925 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,304 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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SK05 NLZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SK05 NLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK05 NLZ registered?

SK05 NLZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SK05 NLZ safe to buy?

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