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AF05 UEX

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,620 mi
Last recorded79,620 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UEX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 79,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 57,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2014 56,963 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,653 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,653 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,948 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,992 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,730 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 UEX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEX, 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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What year was AF05 UEX registered?

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

Is AF05 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 UEX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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