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NL05 OWG

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,588 mi
Last recorded51,588 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 OWG
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,588 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,024 miles

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

corrosion on all brake pipes.!!!

exhaust corroded. and rear box bracket broken.!!!

Fail 10 Jan 2011 47,934 miles

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

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

corrosion on all brake pipes.!!!

exhaust corroded. and rear box bracket broken.!!!

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,826 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 31 Jan 2009 38,186 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 34,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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NL05 OWG is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL05 OWG, 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 NL05 OWG registered?

NL05 OWG is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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