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KL05 FKR

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

35,484 mi
Last recorded35,484 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 FKR
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,484 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,287 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 31,208 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 3 Feb 2015 26,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,243 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 24,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 21,363 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Feb 2013 21,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,067 miles

airbag (SRS) light on

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 14,966 miles

airbag light on

Pass 5 Feb 2010 11,399 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 11,369 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,823 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 8,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front fog lamp switch and lamps not working

Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,758 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 6,758 miles

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

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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KL05 FKR is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red 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 KL05 FKR, 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 KL05 FKR registered?

KL05 FKR is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is KL05 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL05 FKR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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