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KD05 YKZ

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

26,991 mi
Last recorded26,991 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 26,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,248 miles

Front Brake Disc's Corroded And Pitted.

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

O/S/F Brakes Slightly Binding.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 26,239 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake Disc's Corroded And Pitted.

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

O/S/F Brakes Slightly Binding.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,472 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,472 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,465 miles

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

Clunking Noise From N/S/R Brakes.

Drivers Door Check Strap missing.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 24,465 miles

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

Clunking Noise From N/S/R Brakes.

Drivers Door Check Strap missing.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,115 miles

o/s/r wheel starting to bind

some uneven application on rear service brake

Fail 2 Apr 2012 23,115 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r wheel starting to bind

some uneven application on rear service brake

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 20,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,629 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,183 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 15,183 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,351 miles

Oil leak

hand brake slight travel

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 YKZ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

KD05 YKZ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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