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KD05 UMC

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,388 mi
Last recorded34,388 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 UMC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,388 miles

Damage to Zone b but not excevie

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,007 miles

cracks to screen outside swept area

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

rear brake imbalance, attention may be required

Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,618 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroding

front discs wearing

osf tyre wall damaged (no cords visible)

water osr lens

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,045 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 11,044 miles

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

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 UMC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

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

Is KD05 UMC safe to buy?

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