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DK06 DTO

2006 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,896 mi
Last recorded67,896 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Rover Cityrover33,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 DTO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,147 miles

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

intermittent fault on hazard switch but works

Fail 26 Feb 2016 61,132 miles

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

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

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

intermittent fault on hazard switch but works

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,936 miles

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

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

rear fog working seems to be intermittent fault

Fail 24 Feb 2015 54,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,286 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,242 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,559 miles

Clutch pedal high

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 35,559 miles

Clutch pedal high

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,264 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 23 Feb 2011 30,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,615 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,629 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 12,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearsidr front tyre has sidewall damage

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 DTO is a 2006 Rover Cityrover in Red 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 DTO, 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 DK06 DTO registered?

DK06 DTO is a 2006 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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