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MK05 YOG

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,536 mi
Last recorded48,536 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YOG
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,003 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside headlamp slightly looses

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 46,000 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside headlamp slightly looses

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2013 43,453 miles

srs light on dash

Fail 27 Feb 2013 43,403 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

srs light on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,413 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,498 miles

srs light on dash

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,629 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 28,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 23,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,499 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MK05 YOG is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK05 YOG, 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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MK05 YOG is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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