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WL54 HXO

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HXO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,990 miles

O/S/R Seatbelt stalk casing brokern

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2014 91,990 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/S/R Seatbelt stalk casing brokern

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,643 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r seatbelt stalk casing brokern

Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r seatbelt stalk casing brokern

Pass 12 Jan 2012 83,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s/r seat belt stalk casing.

n/s mirror unit missing.

oil leak.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 83,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s/r seat belt stalk casing.

n/s mirror unit missing.

oil leak.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,801 miles

both rear tyres down to 2'mm

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,089 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 58,089 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 39,683 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,683 miles

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

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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WL54 HXO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WL54 HXO, 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 WL54 HXO registered?

WL54 HXO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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