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HG05 GLY

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,502 mi
Last recorded57,502 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GLY
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,502 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage tonearside front door / rear door

Fail 6 Jun 2014 57,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage tonearside front door / rear door

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,065 miles

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,665 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

srs (airbag light) is on

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,578 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

fog lamp switch worn

srs light

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 GLY is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

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

Is HG05 GLY safe to buy?

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