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NU05 XAW

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,325 mi
Last recorded62,325 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,325 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp top flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2015 58,870 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on both main brake pipes,offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes going to the flexible brake hoses,both front inner wing brake pipes and offside rear going to the wheel cylinder

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,763 miles

bracket on catalytic converter broken

engine oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Jul 2014 53,763 miles

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

bracket on catalytic converter broken

engine oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,827 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,692 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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 XAW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

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

Is NU05 XAW safe to buy?

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