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KD05 YKW

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,040 mi
Last recorded40,040 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 YKW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 135,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 135,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 31,862 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 31,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 25,776 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 25,753 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 18,296 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and slit on outer wall close to cords

Fail 25 May 2018 18,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid working but poor (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and slit on outer wall close to cords

Pass 26 May 2017 13,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 12,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken.corrosion to exhaust not blowing.

Fail 10 May 2016 12,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken.corrosion to exhaust not blowing.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/r seat belt slighty sticky

Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,076 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 6,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,368 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 3,725 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 2,954 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 YKW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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