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MF05 AEO

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,455 mi
Last recorded62,455 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 AEO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full length of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All 4 tyres heavily perished in tread

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror insecure ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,875 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 46,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,482 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner tread section

horn only just loud enough to be heard by other road user

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,294 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,423 miles

s.r.s light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,423 miles

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

s.r.s light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,573 miles

S/R/S Warning light on.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 39,573 miles

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

S/R/S Warning light on.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 33,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,096 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 20,038 miles

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

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

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 AEO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AEO, 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 MF05 AEO registered?

MF05 AEO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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