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NU05 XAX

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,025 mi
Last recorded38,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 XAX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,025 miles

Nearside Front sill coreoded undersealed

Offside Front sill correded undersealed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 38,025 miles

Nearside Front sill coreoded undersealed

Offside Front sill correded undersealed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 33,697 miles

Nearside Front + osf sills heaverly undersealed

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust mount snapped,still supported

Pass 22 May 2017 29,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Fail 12 May 2017 29,520 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened strut top plate (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,084 miles

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Feb 2012 23,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,704 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 21,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,407 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 15,902 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,076 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 12,076 miles

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 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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NU05 XAX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU05 XAX registered?

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

Is NU05 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 XAX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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