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HG05 EVC

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,997 mi
Last recorded39,997 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EVC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,997 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,630 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,701 miles

SRS warning light illuminated

Fail 16 Mar 2010 28,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,547 miles

SRS light

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,019 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 EVC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EVC, 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

How do I check the history of HG05 EVC?

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What year was HG05 EVC registered?

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

Is HG05 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 EVC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG05 EVC have outstanding finance?

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