2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · NK55 NKO
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 75,755 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2014.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Jan 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NK55 NKO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2013
- 75,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
NK55 NKO Mileage History
- 03/11/200815,719 mi
- 09/11/200921,476 mi+5,757 mi
- 16/11/201045,158 mi+23,682 mi
- 23/11/201159,517 mi+14,359 mi
- 08/11/201270,068 mi+10,551 mi
- 12/11/201270,141 mi+73 mi
- 05/11/201375,755 mi+5,614 mi
- 05/11/201375,755 mi
Average of roughly 11,995 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
NK55 NKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 25 (NK55 NKO) between November 2008 and November 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure(Moderate)
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)Serious
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay FailureModerate
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear ArchesModerate
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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