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AK05 VDR

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,065 mi
Last recorded36,065 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VDR
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2016 36,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of wishbone and anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,088 miles

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

nearside front tyre distorted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 34,088 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front tyre distorted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,694 miles

high imbalance rear service brake

Fail 17 Mar 2014 31,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

high imbalance rear service brake

Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,682 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,682 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,438 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 27,433 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,936 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 23,935 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,074 miles

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 VDR is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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