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HG05 EUX

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,132 mi
Last recorded70,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EUX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 65,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,320 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 52,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,541 miles

Oil leak

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2014 40,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,566 miles

bonnet release handle broken

both front brake hoses perished

fuel filler flap release not working

n/s/f inner door handle broken

nearside rear & offside front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2013 31,566 miles

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

bonnet release handle broken

both front brake hoses perished

front brake discs badly corroded

fuel filler flap release not working

n/s/f inner door handle broken

nearside rear & offside front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,722 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,514 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 19,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2010 17,094 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,372 miles

fuel pipe chaffed

handbrake travel

nsf tyre edge wearing

rear fog light switch has to be pressed hard to work

Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake travel

Fail 14 Mar 2008 9,987 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake travel

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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HG05 EUX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG05 EUX, 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 HG05 EUX registered?

HG05 EUX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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