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NV05 GUG

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,123 mi
Last recorded72,123 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 GUG
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust middle section croded

nearside and offside outr sills fitted with plastic skirts

under vehicle surface corrossion

Fail 7 Feb 2014 68,536 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust middle section croded

nearside and offside outr sills fitted with plastic skirts

under vehicle surface corrossion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,711 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,925 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,073 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 50,038 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,553 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 15,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 GUG is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red 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 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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