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MW54 KJA

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,409 mi
Last recorded53,409 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 KJA
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 53,409 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 52,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,701 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

bonnet latch opener insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,464 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,824 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,728 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 44,942 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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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MW54 KJA is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW54 KJA, 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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MW54 KJA is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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