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KD05 ULX

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

45,894 mi
Last recorded45,894 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 ULX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,894 miles

battery insecure

both rear brake pipes rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s fron tyre worn on outewr edge

outer skin of centre exhaust hanging off

Fail 5 Jul 2011 45,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

battery insecure

both rear brake pipes rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s fron tyre worn on outewr edge

outer skin of centre exhaust hanging off

Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,494 miles

rear brakepipes rusty

rear flex ferrels rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakepipes rusty

rear flex ferrels rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 30,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,263 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 24,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ULX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 ULX, 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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KD05 ULX is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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