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KD05 ULY

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,093 mi
Last recorded37,093 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 ULY
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,093 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 37,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust system

Fail 7 Sep 2015 35,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,910 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 32,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,928 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,806 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,569 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 16,707 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,398 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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KD05 ULY is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

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

Is KD05 ULY safe to buy?

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