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HG05 EVB

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,899 mi
Last recorded42,899 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EVB
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 42,899 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,628 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear sides cover case have slight damage (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre edges wearing worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre have tears and nail

both front wiper end rubbers slight split

both rear doors from insides not open

gear box mountain rubber has slight perished

Fail 2 Apr 2016 37,628 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides,o/s/f,n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear sides cover case have slight damage (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre edges wearing worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre have tears and nail

both front wiper end rubbers slight split

both rear doors from insides not open

gear box mountain rubber has slight perished

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,046 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 34,044 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,790 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 29,790 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,879 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 20,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,711 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 EVB is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG05 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

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

Is HG05 EVB safe to buy?

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