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VK05 DND

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,411 mi
Last recorded45,411 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 DND
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 45,411 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 45,411 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,873 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 35,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009
Fail 20 Apr 2009

Centre Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

advise fuel filter rusty

advise slight play in both top shocker bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,044 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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VK05 DND is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK05 DND, 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 VK05 DND registered?

VK05 DND is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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