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SV54 ZZK

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,666 mi
Last recorded51,666 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 ZZK
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,666 miles

bonnet difficult to open

engine light on

evidence of frontal damage behind front bumper

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,578 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 44,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,406 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,225 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 27,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management warning light on

exhaust tailbox heat sheild insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2009 16,284 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 16,125 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 5,903 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer sidewall has a cut

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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SV54 ZZK 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 60%.

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 SV54 ZZK, 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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What year was SV54 ZZK registered?

SV54 ZZK is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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