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AF05 UHT

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,721 mi
Last recorded34,721 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UHT
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,721 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 34,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake disc pitted & corroded - engine noisy

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,891 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 23,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,406 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 UHT is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

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

Is AF05 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 UHT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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