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HX54 TOA

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,810 mi
Last recorded75,810 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 TOA
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 75,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2018 75,606 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,005 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,994 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,954 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 71,932 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs badly pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 69,870 miles

osr,nsf and osf metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jan 2015 69,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr,nsf and osf metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight drag osr brake

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fog light switch operation difficult

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Fail 13 Feb 2014 68,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fog light switch operation difficult

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,855 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F, N/S/R, & O/S/R Tyres worn to 3mm.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2012 57,433 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 47,271 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, and heavily pitted.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Factory fitted Engine Covers.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 47,271 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, and heavily pitted.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Factory fitted Engine Covers.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,669 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 41,669 miles

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

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

Bonnet Release not working from inside car.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Foglight damaged.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,640 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,640 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,807 miles

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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HX54 TOA is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HX54 TOA, 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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HX54 TOA is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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