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NL54 AEW

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,378 mi
Last recorded52,378 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 AEW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,378 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 2 Mar 2016 52,378 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 50,524 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 50,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,031 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fog lamp switch faulty.

Nearside rear fuel hose fouling with hand brake cable.

Fail 12 Jan 2013 42,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fog lamp switch faulty.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear fuel hose fouling with hand brake cable.

Fail 22 Dec 2012 42,646 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,403 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,298 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 26,473 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,473 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,976 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 17,765 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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NL54 AEW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL54 AEW, 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 NL54 AEW registered?

NL54 AEW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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