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LX05 YME

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,024 mi
Last recorded48,024 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YME
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes painted

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Apr 2017 47,912 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union to flex marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Obligatory mirror insecure centre rear veiw (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to wheel marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cannot see front brake pad to expect

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 39,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside ajuster having no effect (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 34,453 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 34,435 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,032 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 29,032 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,937 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 26,937 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,267 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box metal hanger rotting away

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 24,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,475 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 20,475 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YME is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue 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 LX05 YME, 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 YME registered?

LX05 YME is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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