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VK05 DNN

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

23,474 mi
Last recorded23,474 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,474 miles

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

engine has oil leaks

Fail 28 Nov 2013 23,474 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

engine has oil leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,476 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 21,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,038 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 9 Sep 2011 17,032 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,379 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 14,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,169 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 12,169 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,150 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 DNN is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VK05 DNN, 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 DNN registered?

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

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