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KD05 YXH

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,380 mi
Last recorded44,380 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,025 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 39,024 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,970 miles

both rear top spring mount plates rusty

fuel breather pipes rusty

offside front antiroll bar bush perished

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

vehicle dry underneath surface rust in places

Fail 2 Sep 2016 36,970 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear top spring mount plates rusty

fuel breather pipes rusty

offside front antiroll bar bush perished

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

vehicle dry underneath surface rust in places

Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,031 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 36,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,051 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 35,021 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 33,258 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 31,010 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,412 miles

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,054 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 16,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,430 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 YXH is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

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

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