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GV54 VKW

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,869 mi
Last recorded68,869 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VKW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,869 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,117 miles

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

covers on sills

Fail 12 Feb 2015 66,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,512 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,460 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 61,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,211 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,092 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,084 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,511 miles

Air bag lamp on

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

Rear seatbelts slow at retracking

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,247 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,188 miles

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.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,054 miles

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.

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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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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