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DK06 DPU

2006 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

62,029 mi
Last recorded62,029 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Rover Cityrover33,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 DPU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,029 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

bad oil leak(sump)

n/s/f to rear brake pipe heaverly corroded

o/s/f to rear brake pipe rear section heaverly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 62,029 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

bad oil leak(sump)

n/s/f to rear brake pipe heaverly corroded

o/s/f to rear brake pipe rear section heaverly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,474 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel filler-neck pipes corroded

possible oil leak

rear tyres are a different size to the front tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2013 53,589 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 53,538 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 48,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,593 miles

Check engine light on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 46,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Check engine light on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 43,456 miles

Front and rear tyre sizes different Front 185/60x14 Rear 175/60x14

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 43,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear tyre sizes different Front 185/60x14 Rear 175/60x14

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,428 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,428 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 35,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2009 35,289 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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DK06 DPU is a 2006 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DK06 DPU, 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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DK06 DPU is a 2006 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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