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GJ05 MXA

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,456 mi
Last recorded40,456 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 MXA
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,456 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 40,186 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,101 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 24,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,953 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 15,366 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 15,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,729 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,287 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Noted slight binding to nearside rear brake when jacked up on ramp

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,811 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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GJ05 MXA is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ05 MXA, 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 GJ05 MXA registered?

GJ05 MXA is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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