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NL05 OWE

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,042 mi
Last recorded24,042 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 OWE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,042 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 23,895 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 OWE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OWE, 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 OWE registered?

NL05 OWE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is NL05 OWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 OWE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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