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AF05 UHB

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,364 mi
Last recorded46,364 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 46,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat corrodied and cracked. (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and all rear pipes corrodied. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,299 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 44,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,581 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Mar 2014 392,299 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 37,270 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,565 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,361 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight bulge

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside front indicator lens slight condensation

Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,355 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

airbag light on

rusty b/pipes

steering wheel worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,557 miles

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

bonett release catch broken but can be opend

srs light on (air bag)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 25,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

bonett release catch broken but can be opend

srs light on (air bag)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,511 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 19,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,958 miles

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

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 UHB is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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