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NV05 FCC

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,044 mi
Last recorded42,044 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 FCC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 42,044 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bumper bracket corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 42,040 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bumper bracket corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,909 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 36,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,336 miles

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

general condition of suspension components poor.

nearside rear & offside rear shock absorber top mounts corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 34,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

general condition of suspension components poor.

nearside rear & offside rear shock absorber top mounts corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,300 miles

all brake pipes greased

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2014 30,300 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

all brake pipes greased

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2013 27,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,149 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,334 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2011 21,261 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,343 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre outer edge at 0mm

Fail 21 Jun 2010 18,343 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre outer edge at 0mm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,242 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 15,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,017 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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NV05 FCC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NV05 FCC, 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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NV05 FCC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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