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EX05 UKB

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,049 mi
Last recorded45,049 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UKB
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,049 miles

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

bonnet does not open

Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bonnet does not open

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,990 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 32,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 23,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,175 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,988 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 18,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 106,195 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,568 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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EX05 UKB is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX05 UKB, 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 EX05 UKB registered?

EX05 UKB is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EX05 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 UKB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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