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FJ55 LPP

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,251 mi
Last recorded68,251 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2022 68,251 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,219 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,015 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,807 miles

OIL LEAK FRONT OF ENGINE.

Fail 6 Apr 2012 31,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S FRONT BRAKE RUBBING SLIGHTLY.

WIPER BLADES FITTINGS WORN.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,302 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 25,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,408 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear chassis damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,966 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,842 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 LPP is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ55 LPP, 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 FJ55 LPP registered?

FJ55 LPP is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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