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GX05 BXB

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,922 mi
Last recorded39,922 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BXB
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,470 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 27,658 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 27,648 miles

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

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

fog light switch faulty

Fail 9 Jul 2011 27,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,100 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and worn close to the legal limit

nail in nearside front tyre

slight cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

slight oil leak

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall and tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,846 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 BXB is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

GX05 BXB is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is GX05 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 BXB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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