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NH54 EJU

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,776 mi
Last recorded41,776 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 EJU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all road wheels have trim covers

Fail 18 Jul 2015 41,776 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all road wheels have trim covers

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

advise drivers seat belt slightly fluffed

advise nsf tyre outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,661 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 36,658 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,055 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 33,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,868 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 25,862 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s hb cable deteriating

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,902 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,930 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,012 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing has a slight noise but not to excess

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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NH54 EJU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red 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 NH54 EJU, 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 NH54 EJU registered?

NH54 EJU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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