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NV05 FCN

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,112 mi
Last recorded53,112 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,112 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 52,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,312 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 32,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,563 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2013 15,563 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,908 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,259 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 14,259 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,542 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 FCN is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NV05 FCN, 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 NV05 FCN registered?

NV05 FCN is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NV05 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 FCN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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