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KD05 GNX

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,920 mi
Last recorded47,920 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 GNX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,920 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 47,782 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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,592 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 42,592 miles

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,018 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2011 34,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,074 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 29,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

22% imbalance on front service brake

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 23,721 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 23,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

battery insecure

engine management light on

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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KD05 GNX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KD05 GNX, 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 KD05 GNX registered?

KD05 GNX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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