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DK06 DRV

2006 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,561 mi
Last recorded55,561 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Rover Cityrover33,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 DRV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 55,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,023 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearsiide front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,857 miles

nearside and offside rear top spring seats corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 39,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear top spring seats corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fog light switch difficult to press but working satisfactoury

front brake discs slightly corroded

gearbox mounting splitting

noise on steering wheel operation not affected

rear brake application slightly uneven

windscreen slightly tinted

Fail 11 Jan 2012 31,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fog light switch difficult to press but working satisfactoury

front brake discs slightly corroded

gearbox mounting splitting

noise on steering wheel operation not affected

rear brake application slightly uneven

windscreen slightly tinted

Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,130 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 20,206 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 20,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 20,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,395 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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DK06 DRV is a 2006 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2006 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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