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AV05 UES

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,304 mi
Last recorded32,304 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 32,304 miles

Brake pipes covered in underbody seal.

Object inside nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 26,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,612 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 19,612 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,666 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 15,666 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 12,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 10,266 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 10,266 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,589 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake pads starting to deteriorate and should be replaced.

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 UES 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 UES, 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 UES registered?

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

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