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VX54 XKM

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,682 mi
Last recorded28,682 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 XKM
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,682 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adiquately supported

Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,929 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

em light on

Fail 9 Jun 2015 19,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

em light on

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 6,130 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 6,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 1,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 34 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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VX54 XKM is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX54 XKM, 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 VX54 XKM registered?

VX54 XKM is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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