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HV05 AXW

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,332 mi
Last recorded35,332 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 AXW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 35,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2013 35,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011
Fail 28 Jan 2011 24,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 23,307 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front & rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 23,307 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 20,200 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 20,200 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2008

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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HV05 AXW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV05 AXW, 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 HV05 AXW registered?

HV05 AXW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is HV05 AXW safe to buy?

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