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NU05 XBF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,755 mi
Last recorded45,755 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 May 2009 45,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,528 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 XBF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

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

Is NU05 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 XBF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU05 XBF have outstanding finance?

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