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AV05 UEF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,365 mi
Last recorded41,365 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UEF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 41,365 miles

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 2 May 2018 41,364 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 11 May 2017 36,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 36,962 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 34,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing hevily on outer edge.

Pass 1 May 2015 30,840 miles

slight damage to windscreen.

slight noise from off-side rear wheel bearings.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 30,840 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to windscreen

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2014 28,079 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2014 28,079 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

slightly uneven operation to rear brakes

Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,999 miles

rear exhaust silencer just servicable.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 24,998 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust silencer just servicable.

Pass 11 May 2012 21,756 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 21,755 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded and warped

Pass 9 May 2011 18,651 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 May 2011 18,650 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 14,866 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 10,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 7,618 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 UEF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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