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KD05 YXF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,588 mi
Last recorded74,588 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 74,588 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,798 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,802 miles

Engine management light on

Brake pedal anti-slip device slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 64,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip device slightly deteriorated

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,461 miles

Both front tyres coming upto wear limit

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket missing but stiil supported

Slight roughness from o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Apr 2014 58,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front tyres coming upto wear limit

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket missing but stiil supported

Slight roughness from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,651 miles

Centre and rear exhaust brackets are loose

Fuel filler neck pipes are rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension tops going rusty

Wiper scratch on windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,581 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre and rear exhaust brackets are loose

Front brake disc's are rusty

Fuel filler neck pipes are rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension tops going rusty

Wiper scratch on windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,425 miles

Fuel filler pipes are rusty

O/s rear tyre coming upto wear limit on outside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2012 49,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filler pipes are rusty

O/s rear tyre coming upto wear limit on outside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,339 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,251 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 42,298 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,084 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,569 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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