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BX06 XLY

2006 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,553 mi
Last recorded35,553 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Rover Cityrover33,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 XLY
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 35,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 35,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,053 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,088 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 31,078 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 27,778 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 23,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,956 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 22,956 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,582 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 21,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,715 miles

slight movement n/s/f suspension top mount

fuel filter corroding

handbrake travel high

Fail 11 Mar 2009 11,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fuel filter corroding

handbrake travel high

slight movement n/s/f suspension top mount

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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BX06 XLY is a 2006 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 33,876 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 BX06 XLY, 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 20 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX06 XLY registered?

BX06 XLY is a 2006 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is BX06 XLY safe to buy?

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