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FL05 WVC

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,764 mi
Last recorded42,764 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 WVC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,570 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,405 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,405 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,534 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 35,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,447 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 29,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 120,216 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 120,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,881 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,881 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges

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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FL05 WVC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL05 WVC, 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 FL05 WVC registered?

FL05 WVC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is FL05 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 WVC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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