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MD54 HKL

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,313 mi
Last recorded49,313 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 HKL
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper blade torn on edges.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt web fraying on edge. (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

fuel pipe connector corroded

item removed from drivers view.

oil leak.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 49,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of the front to rear from the value to the flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately handbrake cable clip on rear arm and routing of cable. (3.5.1n)

Nearside wiper blade torn on edges.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt web fraying on edge. (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

fuel pipe connector corroded

item removed from drivers view.

oil leak.

Pass 1 Mar 2015 45,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wiper blades split

light scratch on o/s of screen

Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wiper blades split

light scratch on o/s of screen

noise from rear brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

light scratch on screen

Fail 13 Feb 2014 41,495 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

light scratch on screen

n/s washer partially blocked

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

heatshield above exhaust insecure

mark on windscreen zone a

Fail 27 Feb 2013 37,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

heatshield above exhaust insecure

mark on windscreen zone a

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 19,679 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 19,675 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 14,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch pedal travel high / advice replacement /

Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,354 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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MD54 HKL is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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