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KD05 YXL

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,883 mi
Last recorded40,883 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,883 miles

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on inside edge and perished

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 40,874 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 38,850 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 38,845 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel filler neck pipes corroded & holed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,248 miles

bonnet release defective

brake warning light on

front & rear tyres different sizes

srs light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,570 miles

handbrake on light stays on

srs light on

Fail 2 Jul 2011 18,559 miles

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

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

handbrake on light stays on

srs light on

Pass 10 Jul 2010 14,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 10,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,430 miles

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

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 YXL 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 72.7%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

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

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