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AF05 ONP

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

23,816 mi
Last recorded23,816 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ONP
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 23,816 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 23,816 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 23,678 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 23,208 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,516 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,747 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 27 Mar 2018 21,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 23 Mar 2017 21,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 21,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,252 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Exhaust very rusty at front

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil on engine

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,401 miles

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 19,401 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,569 miles

1of2 exhaust mounts braken

1of2 exhaust mounts broken at front

exhaust very rust

o/s/front tyre 2mm on inner edge in testable area

suspension components rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,593 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension components rusty

exhaust very rusty

o/s/front tyre worn low on inner edge (not testable area)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 17,593 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension components rusty

exhaust very rusty

o/s/front tyre worn low on inner edge (not testable area)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,079 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,148 miles

oil and water under car?

Fail 23 Mar 2011 14,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil and water under car?

Fail 19 Mar 2010 11,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog light switch hard to operate.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 11,877 miles

Rear fog light switch hard to operate.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,443 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 6,911 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?

Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,028
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
8,933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,066
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,019
Stop lamp not working 4,971
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,465
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AF05 ONP is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 31,925 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Cityrover fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 ONP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Cityrover typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF05 ONP is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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