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MF05 AEE

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

90,750 mi
Last recorded90,750 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 AEE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,750 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel slightly rough

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

Pass 31 May 2011 61,846 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

passenger side mirror glass missing

Fail 23 May 2011 61,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine warning light on

passenger side mirror glass slighty damaged

Fail 23 May 2011 61,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

engine warning light on

passenger side mirror glass missing

Fail 21 May 2011 61,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

engine warning light on

passenger side mirror glass missing

Fail 18 May 2011 61,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

engine warning light on

passenger side mirror glass missing

Pass 21 May 2010 57,661 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

surface corrosion of all rear brake pipes

Fail 19 May 2010 57,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass missing

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

surface corrosion of all rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,855 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,839 miles

Slight travel in handbrake.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 41,795 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Slight travel in handbrake.

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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MF05 AEE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 MF05 AEE, 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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MF05 AEE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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