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MW54 YWC

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,912 mi
Last recorded56,912 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 YWC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 56,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,653 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,907 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bracket on exhaust back box broken but box still supported

Fail 7 Feb 2014 44,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bracket on exhaust back box broken but box still supported

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,263 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 31,263 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 29,785 miles

1 x exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket broken

n/s door mirror missing

o/s front brake tight

Fail 22 May 2012 29,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1 x exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket broken

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

n/s door mirror missing

o/s front brake tight

Pass 28 May 2011 25,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 24 May 2011 25,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 May 2010 21,159 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 21,159 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 15,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 15,643 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 11,991 miles

oil leak on engine

rear wiper blade rubber spliting

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 YWC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MW54 YWC, 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 YWC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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