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HV05 AYF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,902 mi
Last recorded61,902 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 AYF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,038 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,038 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,788 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 49,774 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

signs of accident damage to rear

Pass 7 Aug 2010 46,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

evidence of accident damage

n/s/f seatbelt slight fluffing

o/s/f seatbelt slight fluffing

o/s/f side mirror damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2010 46,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

evidence of accident damage

n/s/f seatbelt slight fluffing

o/s/f seatbelt slight fluffing

o/s/f side mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,935 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,834 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 40,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 AYF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue 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 AYF, 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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HV05 AYF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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