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NU05 XBD

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,158 mi
Last recorded67,158 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,158 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 67,155 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,905 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 62,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FROANT (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 61,441 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,818 miles

front exhaust flange corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,666 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 55,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,985 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 41,573 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,989 miles

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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel return solid pipe slight corrosion

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 XBD is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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