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AV05 UCF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,405 mi
Last recorded52,405 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,405 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,642 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,396 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 19,396 miles

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

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 UCF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red 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 AV05 UCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 UCF registered?

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

Is AV05 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 UCF 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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