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AF05 UGO

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,274 mi
Last recorded68,274 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UGO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,273 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid close to minimum

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,703 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside wiper blade slight split

Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,688 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 24 Jul 2012 54,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,580 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 48,579 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,386 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,156 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,156 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 19,021 miles

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

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 UGO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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