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HV05 AYK

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,919 mi
Last recorded41,919 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 AYK
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,043 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 37,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,575 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

N/S/REAR H/BRAKE CABLE INSECURE.

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

O/S/REAR TYRE STARTING TO LOOSE ITS SHAPE.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 26,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/REAR H/BRAKE CABLE INSECURE.

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

O/S/REAR TYRE STARTING TO LOOSE ITS SHAPE.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Inner faces of front brake discs lightly pitted & scored.

O/S/R footbrake noisey - squealing.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,312 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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HV05 AYK is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple 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 HV05 AYK, 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 AYK is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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