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LY54 UWM

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,078 mi
Last recorded50,078 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 UWM
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 50,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

srs light on.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,860 miles

srs light on.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,975 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 37,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,911 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 25,911 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 UWM is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LY54 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

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

Is LY54 UWM safe to buy?

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