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MD54 HKC

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,668 mi
Last recorded39,668 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 HKC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,668 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,179 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 38,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,695 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 29,315 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,315 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,096 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 24,016 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leaks

engine water leaks possible head gasket

Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,921 miles

centre mirror loose

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,279 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 14,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s rear door inner handle not attatched

Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,077 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 13,065 miles

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

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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MD54 HKC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MD54 HKC, 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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MD54 HKC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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