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ML05 TNK

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,744 mi
Last recorded53,744 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 TNK
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,744 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

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

POLY VEE BELT LOOSE

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,744 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

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

POLY VEE BELT LOOSE

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 47,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 47,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,629 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 28,629 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,343 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 22,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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ML05 TNK is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ML05 TNK, 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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ML05 TNK is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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