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LY54 JZC

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 JZC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre low on inside edge.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,228 miles

body sill covers fitted.

front brake discs condition.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front seat belt buckle condition.

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit.

offside front anti roll bar damaged.

offside rear brake pipe starting tto corrode.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,061 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

body sill covers fitted.

brake fluid on minimum.

front brake discs condition.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front seat belt buckle condition.

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit.

offside front anti roll bar damaged.

offside rear brake pipe starting tto corrode.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,177 miles

O/S/R Brake slight bind

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,030 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,369 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 41,368 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,714 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,625 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 JZC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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