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HG05 GKK

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,342 mi
Last recorded31,342 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 31,342 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to Front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 29,412 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 29,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 26,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 22,903 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 22,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 19,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 12,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 12,057 miles

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 11,105 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 11,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 10,169 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 9,211 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,612 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 8,175 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 8,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 7,173 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 6,212 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 5,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,232 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 3,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 2,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 1,478 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 GKK is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GKK, 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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HG05 GKK is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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