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FJ55 UGA

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,502 mi
Last recorded91,502 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,502 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both boot lid struts doesn't hold boot open

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,859 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 89,859 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 89,576 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,480 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,496 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 69,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,207 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 58,207 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,034 miles

Corosion to fuel filler neck

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

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

Handbrake travel

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,436 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,365 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,793 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 29,757 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 UGA is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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