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HV05 AYM

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,226 mi
Last recorded34,226 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,226 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 34,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine managment light on

tyres on rear axle differnt size to front

Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,481 miles

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

o/s/f steering slight play

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 22 Oct 2009 18,726 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f steering slight play

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AYM is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AYM, 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 AYM registered?

HV05 AYM is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HV05 AYM safe to buy?

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