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KD05 YBF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,747 mi
Last recorded53,747 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 YBF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,747 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box bracket broken

Fail 9 Aug 2016 53,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box bracket broken

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,225 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 46,225 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,070 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 26,070 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,250 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 24,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,766 miles

175/60 x 14

Fail 3 Feb 2012 21,766 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

175/60 x 14

Front brake disc inner faces very poor condition

Slighht fluctuation front brake readings

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 16,505 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 16,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Noted coolant level low (dampness noted around rear cooling hose/pipes)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,196 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 10,196 miles

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

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 YBF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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