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MX05 XGW

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,971 mi
Last recorded21,971 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 XGW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,028 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 18,028 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,855 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,698 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 9,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,739 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,112 miles

n/s/ mirror cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2010 8,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 7,395 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,153 miles

off side rear seat belt stuck in lock position off side front seat belt webbing marked slight roughness felt in near side wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 6,153 miles

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

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

off side rear seat belt stuck in lock position off side front seat belt webbing marked slight roughness felt in near side wheel bearing

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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MX05 XGW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MX05 XGW, 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 MX05 XGW registered?

MX05 XGW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is MX05 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 XGW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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