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FJ55 LRF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,518 mi
Last recorded44,518 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 LRF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel filler corroded

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 44,518 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded full pipe x 3 to nsr wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded full pipe x 3 to osr wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts too short (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel filler corroded

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wing has sings of accident

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 43,701 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front All position lamps not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Faulty (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Accelerator pedal has travel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wing has sings of accident

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 37,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slight corroded

gearbush mouting rubber splite

Pass 23 May 2016 31,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,705 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,439 miles

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

engine managment light staying on

Fail 27 Nov 2014 21,439 miles

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

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

engine managment light staying on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 9,836 miles

engine stabaliser rubber bush split

Fail 23 Oct 2013 9,662 miles

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

engine stabaliser rubber bush split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 4,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 3,474 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 3,216 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 2,762 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 2,213 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 LRF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

FJ55 LRF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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