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AV05 UCR

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

39,733 mi
Last recorded39,733 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,733 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to brake pipes / unions

nearside stalk deteriorated but function not impaired

sump corroded

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,491 miles

All tyres perished.

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

Fog lamp switch temperamental.

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

General corrosion to front suspension.

General corrosion to rear suspension.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Sump corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

indicator stalk temperamental.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,695 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing 175/60R14

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing 175/60R14

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing 175/60R14

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 8 Feb 2016 27,675 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing 175/60R14

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing 175/60R14

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing 175/60R14

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 5 Feb 2015 26,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Feb 2015 26,693 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested

offside rear tyre perished

slight bind on nearside front brake not detected on RBT

Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 24,843 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 24,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,672 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 24,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 23,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 23,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 20,461 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 20,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 18,249 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 18,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 15,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,331 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 12,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UCR is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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