MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front springs wearing @ top
n/s mirror glass missing
nsf tyre inner sidewall damaged
oil leak
osr tyre wearing on inner edge
surface corrosion on osr brake pipe
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front springs wearing @ top
n/s mirror glass missing
nsf tyre inner sidewall damaged
oil leak
osr tyre wearing on inner edge
surface corrosion on osr brake pipe
front pads low
n/s door mirror glass missing
surface corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s door mirror glass missing
surface corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?
Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VO05 GBF 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 VO05 GBF, 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 VO05 GBF registered?
VO05 GBF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 15 March 2005.
Is VO05 GBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for VO05 GBF 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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