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AV05 UDD

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,349 mi
Last recorded49,349 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,593 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,593 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,102 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 44,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,439 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,631 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 29,631 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,216 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,073 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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AV05 UDD is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UDD, 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 AV05 UDD registered?

AV05 UDD is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 UDD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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