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NL05 CYF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,807 mi
Last recorded38,807 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 CYF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,807 miles

oil leak

all 8 brake ferrules slightly corroded on flexi hoses

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r indicator bulb slightly dis-coloured

smell of fuel apparent in car, wet day, no leaks observed

Fail 18 Dec 2014 35,343 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,343 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Oil leak

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 29 May 2013 35,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 31,986 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 31,978 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,829 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,250 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,947 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,947 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 19,922 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NL05 CYF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NL05 CYF, 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 NL05 CYF registered?

NL05 CYF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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