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MM54 AFV

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,403 mi
Last recorded68,403 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 AFV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full vehicle heavy underseal

Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 67,491 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,820 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 61,814 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,240 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,254 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 39,246 miles

Upper Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing a full inspection

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,084 miles

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

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2011 20,083 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,341 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 14,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 12,486 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

coolant level low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,671 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 9,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,127 miles

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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MM54 AFV is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MM54 AFV, 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 MM54 AFV registered?

MM54 AFV is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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