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AV05 UCC

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,187 mi
Last recorded72,187 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UCC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 72,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 67,089 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre worn to edge

rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,355 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 63,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 50,036 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,516 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,057 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

noisey wheel bearing off/side rear

Fail 15 Jun 2011 45,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

noisey wheel bearing off/side rear

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,045 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 40,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,610 miles

adv handbrake travel

adv headlamps slightly dirty ,temp repair done on aim ok at time of test

adv nearside and offside wing mirrors

slight noise offside front steering and susp on road test unable to identify at time of test

slight play offside front top mount

surface corrosion on exhaust and rear suspension

Fail 26 Jul 2008 39,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

adv handbrake travel

adv nearside and offside wing mirrors

slight noise offside front steering and susp on road test unable to identify at time of test

surface corrosion on exhaust and rear suspension

Fail 10 Apr 2008 39,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AV05 UCC 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 AV05 UCC, 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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AV05 UCC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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