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AF05 UHO

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,345 mi
Last recorded81,345 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,345 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,654 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,526 miles

Ehaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 26 Nov 2012 71,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Ehaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 22 Dec 2011 66,567 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox rubber mount broken

front suspension springs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S headlight bulb insecure in its fixing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox rubber mount broken

front suspension springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,558 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,439 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

srs warning light on

Fail 9 Dec 2008 46,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

srs warning light on

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,747 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 34,747 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 UHO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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