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DX56 FZG

2006 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,796 mi
Last recorded60,796 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Rover Cityrover33,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 FZG
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,796 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 60,786 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,825 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 53,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,924 miles

oil leak

polished headlamps

scratch along windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2016 50,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak at sump

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,301 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 44,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,447 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,919 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,498 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,252 miles

Slight lift in o/side front lower ball joint. O/side rear indicator bulb starting to go white.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 17,170 miles

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

Slight lift in o/side front lower ball joint. O/side rear indicator bulb starting to go white.

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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DX56 FZG is a 2006 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DX56 FZG, 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 DX56 FZG registered?

DX56 FZG is a 2006 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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