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GX05 BFV

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,281 mi
Last recorded17,281 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BFV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 17,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 16,733 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 16,367 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 16,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 15,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 15,301 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 14,788 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 14,344 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 13,900 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 13,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 11,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 10,456 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 10,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 9,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,763 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,498 miles

SRS light on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,941 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 6,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,294 miles

srs warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,483 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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GX05 BFV is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GX05 BFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 BFV registered?

GX05 BFV is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is GX05 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 BFV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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