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LY54 JYU

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,102 mi
Last recorded67,102 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 JYU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil warning light on

Fail 27 Jul 2018 67,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working pipe broken (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil warning light on

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,237 miles

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

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

engine management warning light stays on

Fail 26 Jul 2017 56,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid between reservoir and servo (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail box one bracket broken from box (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management warning light stays on

oil warning light flashing on engine oil low

Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,774 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 48,735 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 32,457 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,633 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre tread depth on 3mm + slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge + slightly perished

oil around engine

wet around power steering bottle

Fail 11 Aug 2014 30,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres perished

coolant on minimum level mark

nearside rear tyre tread depth on 3mm + slightly perished

offside front headlight poor condition / aim slightly poor

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge + slightly perished

oil around engine

rear fog light switch slightly sticky

wet around power steering bottle

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,378 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet stay insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2013 29,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet stay insecure

coolant level low

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 26,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,508 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,043 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 21,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,012 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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LY54 JYU 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 LY54 JYU, 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 LY54 JYU registered?

LY54 JYU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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