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KD05 YBH

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,227 mi
Last recorded48,227 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,227 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 45,838 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,838 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,896 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 42,894 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 37,929 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 37,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,387 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 30,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,898 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,071 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 YBH is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YBH, 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 YBH registered?

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

Is KD05 YBH safe to buy?

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