CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ55 UFM

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,466 mi
Last recorded49,466 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 UFM
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 49,466 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 31,798 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 28,781 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 28,734 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,546 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,921 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 17,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs corroded

n/s/f fog missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,983 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 13,925 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,987 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
Full Rover Cityrover reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ55 UFM is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ55 UFM?

You can check the full history of FJ55 UFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ55 UFM registered?

FJ55 UFM is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FJ55 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ55 UFM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ55 UFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ55 UFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.