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AU55 EBZ

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,111 mi
Last recorded74,111 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 EBZ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 74,111 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil light on at idle.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear . (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 74,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 74,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,527 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,527 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,598 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,684 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding, but not considered to be excessive.

One rear exhaust support bracket broken.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding, but not considered to be excessive.

One rear exhaust support bracket broken.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,969 miles

SRS light illuminates when steering turned lock to lock.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,134 miles

Some brake pipes oiled/greased.

Offside rear brake pipe (into flexible hose) corroded, not considered excessive.

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy, no roughness felt.

Other brake pipes lightly corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,714 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,512 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,275 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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AU55 EBZ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU55 EBZ, 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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AU55 EBZ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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