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MF05 EVX

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,573 mi
Last recorded38,573 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 EVX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,573 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

tyre pressure

Fail 7 Dec 2015 38,573 miles

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

exhaust brackets corroded

tyre pressure

Fail 27 Nov 2014 36,328 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,328 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread area

Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,087 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,031 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 16,031 miles

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

anti freeze stain in area of rear of engine

slight oil leak in area of sump

Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,640 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 9,541 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 9,508 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 EVX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF05 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

MF05 EVX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is MF05 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 EVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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