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AK05 VDF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,791 mi
Last recorded85,791 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VDF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 78,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

brake pedal anti slip deteriorating

nearside rear park brake cable fouling fuel pipe

offside rear seat back difficult to secure

rear parcel shelf pivot broken offside

slight corrosion around fuel filter

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,078 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,793 miles

hand brake at top of travel

vibration on exhaust heat shield

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,470 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 25,470 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,595 miles

oil leak

small cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall

unable to see brake pads

wipers poor

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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AK05 VDF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK05 VDF, 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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AK05 VDF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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