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BT54 CNU

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,247 mi
Last recorded47,247 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 CNU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,247 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 47,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

eml light is on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,998 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,669 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

fuel fillter corroded

horn weak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,669 miles

Oil leak

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

fuel fillter corroded

horn weak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

general corrosion to exhaust system

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 26,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

general corrosion to exhaust system

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,849 miles

o/s/f tyre worn almost to cords on inner edge in places.

some scratching to zone A of windscreen.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 17,481 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn almost to cords on inner edge in places.

some scratching to zone A of windscreen.

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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BT54 CNU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT54 CNU, 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 BT54 CNU registered?

BT54 CNU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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