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LX05 HHV

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,690 mi
Last recorded53,690 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HHV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,690 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 53,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,748 miles

bonnet release faulty

nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2016 45,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

bonnet release faulty

nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2015 36,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 36,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,119 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 31,041 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,960 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,960 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,125 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 193,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 193,431 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,343 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,203 miles

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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LX05 HHV 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 64.7%.

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 LX05 HHV, 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 LX05 HHV registered?

LX05 HHV is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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