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KY05 TYH

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,460 mi
Last recorded67,460 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 TYH
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 67,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,721 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,721 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2014 51,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,974 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO BLOCK JOINERS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM BLOCK JOINERS TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,609 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM VALVE TO REAR FLEX CORRODED

Fail 12 Apr 2012 40,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM VALVE TO REAR FLEX CORRODED

Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,726 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,726 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,527 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Fail 31 Mar 2010 23,527 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,955 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR FLASHER BULBS SLIGHTLY FADED

DRIVERS FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Pass 9 Apr 2008 6,895 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 6,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KY05 TYH is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KY05 TYH, 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 KY05 TYH registered?

KY05 TYH is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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