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MM54 BZL

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,118 mi
Last recorded46,118 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 BZL
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2016 46,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel hose excessively damaged filler neck (7.2.2)

Fuel hose insecure filler neck (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,609 miles

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

brake pipes greased

nearside front tyre wearing badly on edges

offsdie front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 38,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pipes greased

nearside front tyre wearing badly on edges

offsdie front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 35,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,611 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 31,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc's rusty

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,797 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

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

Nearside front cv boot slight seepage of grease

fuel filler neck very rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,932 miles

Fuel filler neck very rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2010 23,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel filler neck very rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,951 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,858 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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MM54 BZL is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red 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 MM54 BZL, 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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MM54 BZL is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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