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NV05 GVJ

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,502 mi
Last recorded35,502 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 35,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 35,052 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,707 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 34,707 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,138 miles

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

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 GVJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GVJ, 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 NV05 GVJ registered?

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

Is NV05 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 GVJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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