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FX05 NHF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,382 mi
Last recorded42,382 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 NHF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,382 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexis on car (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes on car (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear rear hand brake cable insercure

Fail 22 Mar 2017 42,382 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexis on car (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes on car (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear rear hand brake cable insercure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wing mirror glass poor condition

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,492 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 36,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,475 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 33,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,511 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,740 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,163 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 20,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 16,390 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 16,382 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,873 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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FX05 NHF 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 FX05 NHF, 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 FX05 NHF registered?

FX05 NHF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is FX05 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 NHF 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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