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AF05 UEW

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,631 mi
Last recorded75,631 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,631 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,547 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,929 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,307 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,767 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 32,865 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 32,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,665 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,726 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Front discs worn

N/S/F coil spring rubber loose

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre getting low

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,212 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 UEW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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