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HG05 EVL

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,842 mi
Last recorded50,842 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,842 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 50,842 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,192 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 42,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,201 miles

advise oil leak

advise slight dampness on power steering and on rack

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2014 18,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise oil leak

advise slight dampness on power steering and on rack

advise slight run oput opn front brakes.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 15,493 miles

advise corrosion/rust on vehicle and vehicle components including suspension etc

advise imbalance on rear brakes

advise offside rear indicator slightly discolourd

advise oil leak

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight power steering leak

advise very slight noise on turing nearside rear road wheel

advise very slight play in both front road wheels

Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,470 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

power steering rack slight leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,462 miles

N/S/R brake binding on very slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,048 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,660 miles

brake binding slightly N/S/R

Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,819 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 6,819 miles

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

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

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 EVL is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EVL, 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

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What year was HG05 EVL registered?

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

Is HG05 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 EVL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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