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NU05 VYH

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,132 mi
Last recorded56,132 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VYH
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,132 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs rusty

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,128 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below limit (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both bottom balls joints excessive play (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs rusty

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 45,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,828 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 29,738 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)

both front brake discs pitted & corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,738 miles

both front brake discs pitted & corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,575 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,409 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008

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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NU05 VYH 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 75%.

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 NU05 VYH, 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 NU05 VYH registered?

NU05 VYH is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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