MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet difficult to open
both front fog light inoperative
fuel filter corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside front brake hose ferrule corroded
offside front brake nut corroded
offside front brake pipe corroded
offside front sill corroded
offside rear lamp assembly damaged
oil leak by oil filter
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
bonnet difficult to open
both front fog light inoperative
fuel filter corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside front brake hose ferrule corroded
offside front brake nut corroded
offside front brake pipe corroded
offside front sill corroded
offside rear lamp assembly damaged
oil leak by oil filter
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
covers on sills
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
covers on sills
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steel wheel fitted offside front
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Bonnet catch stiff
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front brake disces pitted
nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front brake disces pitted
nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Air bag lamp on
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear seatbelts slow at retracking
air bag lamp on
Adv, Full brake inspection, Oil leaks, Plastic covers over outer sills, Chips o/s/f screen, Slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall, Steam clean under side required.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Adv,Full brake inspection, Oil leaks, Plastic covers over outer sills, Chips o/s/f screen, Steam clean eequired.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?
Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV54 VKW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 GV54 VKW, 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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GV54 VKW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 February 2005.
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