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KD05 VCE

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,667 mi
Last recorded71,667 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front top strut mount slight wear

Offside Rear seat belt slow to return

coolant leak

front to rear petrol vent pipes badly corroded

slight exhaust leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 71,667 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken and corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front top strut mount slight wear

Offside Rear seat belt slow to return

coolant leak

front to rear petrol vent pipes badly corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,534 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

petrol vent pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 63,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

petrol vent pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 61,996 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,996 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight noise in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,886 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,109 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 49,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,544 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 VCE 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 VCE, 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 VCE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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