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KB54 SXH

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,709 mi
Last recorded55,709 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 SXH
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2015 55,709 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,298 miles

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 51,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 47,501 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 43,312 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 43,312 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,687 miles

rear brake pipes are greades

wheel nut is missing on all tyres

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,799 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 30,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 26,498 miles

NEARSIDE REARLAMP LENS BROKEN BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,968 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 17,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,411 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KB54 SXH is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KB54 SXH, 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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KB54 SXH is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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