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FJ55 LRK

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,436 mi
Last recorded32,436 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,436 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 32,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,838 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,594 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 22,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,832 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,865 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 LRK is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

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

Is FJ55 LRK safe to buy?

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