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LX55 BZV

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,568 mi
Last recorded29,568 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BZV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,568 miles

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 29,564 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,853 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wear outter edge

advise secondhand shocks fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2013 22,853 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise nearside rear tyre wear outter edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,504 miles

advise nearside front tyre on limits

Fail 23 Aug 2012 18,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise nearside front tyre on limits

Fail 23 Aug 2011 15,525 miles

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

advise handbrake travel

advise offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

advise rear number plate

Pass 23 Aug 2011 15,525 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

advise rear number plate

Pass 25 Aug 2010 10,863 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 3,624 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 2,294 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 2,294 miles

Nearside 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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LX55 BZV is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LX55 BZV, 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 LX55 BZV registered?

LX55 BZV is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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