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AF05 UFX

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,696 mi
Last recorded54,696 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on

Fail 17 Jun 2015 54,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn/pitted

Fail 17 Apr 2015 54,422 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear shock absorber bushes perishing

brake pipes corroded in various places

exhaust system corroded in various places

rear seats & belts not checked due to contents

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2014 76,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 76,348 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 46,091 miles

front brake discs corroded on the insides various areas of corrosion

Fail 1 May 2014 46,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded on the insides various areas of corrosion

Pass 2 May 2013 40,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 36,617 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 36,615 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 29,626 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 29,626 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 26,320 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 26,319 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,597 miles

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

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

front discs corrodee

n/s/r tyre has cut in wall but not showing cord

rear tyres mishaped

Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,555 miles

exhaust corroded

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 UFX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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