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AF05 UFE

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,600 mi
Last recorded128,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UFE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 128,600 miles

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

rear brake pipes showing corrison

rear brakes noisey

Fail 4 Dec 2012 123,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 123,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,226 miles

Front discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 114,226 miles

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

Front discs corroded

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 114,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 106,768 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 106,739 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 102,777 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 102,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 82,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 61,241 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 UFE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

AF05 UFE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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