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FJ55 LPA

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,117 mi
Last recorded68,117 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 LPA
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside clip broken

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside clip broken

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,290 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 63,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,268 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion to brake pips and suspention comp.

near side rear wheel brg. slight noise

Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion to brake pips and suspention comp.

near side rear wheel brg. slight noise

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,526 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 54,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,581 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 52,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,694 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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FJ55 LPA is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver 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 FJ55 LPA, 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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FJ55 LPA is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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