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WX08 HDC

2008 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,949 mi
Last recorded39,949 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 HDC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 39,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,647 miles

Oil leak

parking brake has slight travel

Fail 12 Feb 2015 33,647 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

parking brake has slight travel

washers adjusted high

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,333 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

N/S CV joint has grease around no visible damage to gaiter evident

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S headlamp bulb insecure clip broken in headlamp unit

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 33,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet release handle insecure

N/S CV joint has grease around no visible damage to gaiter evident

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S headlamp bulb insecure clip broken in headlamp unit

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 31,756 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,756 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,321 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,582 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 26,582 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WX08 HDC is a 2008 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%.

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 WX08 HDC, 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 18 years old, this Rover Cityrover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX08 HDC registered?

WX08 HDC is a 2008 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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