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FY54 ZXV

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,982 mi
Last recorded67,982 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ZXV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs are scored.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs are slightly distorted.

o/s/r door saftey lock is on.

o/s/r tyre has screw in inner edge.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 67,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs are scored.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs are slightly distorted.

o/s/r door saftey lock is on.

o/s/r tyre has screw in inner edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,642 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,209 miles

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,041 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 33,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,793 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 27,792 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FY54 ZXV is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 31,925 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY54 ZXV, 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 21 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY54 ZXV registered?

FY54 ZXV is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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