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H7 NEN

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,369 mi
Last recorded53,369 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 NEN
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 53,369 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 52,621 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,607 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 46,978 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 46,978 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 44,116 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,404 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,736 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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H7 NEN is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H7 NEN, 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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H7 NEN is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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