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NU05 XAV

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,213 mi
Last recorded44,213 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 XAV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 44,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 36,921 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,098 miles

OSF drop link rubber split

Fail 10 Oct 2013 29,048 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine coolant below min

OSF drop link rubber split

Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade rubber split but still clearing windscreen

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 22,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade rubber split but still clearing windscreen

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,607 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 17,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,790 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,059 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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NU05 XAV is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NU05 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU05 XAV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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