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HG05 EUZ

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EUZ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2017 90,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine missfire (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,152 miles

Emissions only just meets requirements

Engine misfire

Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,152 miles

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

Emissions only just meets requirements

Engine misfire

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,120 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,199 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 64,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust rear box knocking on chassis

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,552 miles

Bonnet cable in poor condition

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter rusty

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 47,552 miles

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

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

Bonnet cable in poor condition

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter rusty

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,862 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,268 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,828 miles

bonnett cable broken

engine management lamp on

engine miss-firing

handbrake travel high

Fail 24 May 2010 22,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

bonnett cable broken

engine management lamp on

engine miss-firing

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,924 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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HG05 EUZ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EUZ, 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 EUZ registered?

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

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