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AK05 VDT

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,322 mi
Last recorded63,322 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,074 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,170 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in rear bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,584 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 24,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

cracks in off side rear tyre

one rear exhaust bracket is broken off rear box

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,890 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 20,890 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

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

boot key lock insecure

n/s/f window insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VDT is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VDT, 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 AK05 VDT registered?

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

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