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FA06 AVU

2006 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,375 mi
Last recorded62,375 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Rover Cityrover33,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 AVU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 62,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,173 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 52,281 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,501 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,299 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 39,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,955 miles

Front brake discs worn on inside. And O/S and N/S Front tyres wearing on outside edges. May be tracking.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 36,853 miles

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

Front brake discs worn on inside. And O/S and N/S Front tyres wearing on outside edges. May be tracking.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,943 miles

Fog light switch dificult to operate

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FA06 AVU is a 2006 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 33,876 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 FA06 AVU, 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 20 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA06 AVU registered?

FA06 AVU is a 2006 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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