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FL05 JZC

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,533 mi
Last recorded52,533 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 JZC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 52,533 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,364 miles

HEAD LAMP AIMS BLURRED WIPER BLADES NEED ATTENTION OS REAR SHOCKABSORBER WET WITH OIL

Fail 12 May 2015 49,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wiper blades torn rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 9 May 2014 46,916 miles

Horn only just meets the requirement.

Lambda sensor wire hanging down below.

N/S rear tyre starting to mishape.

N/S rear wheel bearing starting to become noisey.

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

O/S head lamp starting to loose its image.

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

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

Wiper blades only just good enough for MOT.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 46,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn only just meets the requirement.

Lambda sensor wire hanging down below.

N/S rear tyre starting to mishape.

N/S rear wheel bearing starting to become noisey.

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

O/S head lamp starting to loose its image.

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

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

Wiper blades only just good enough for MOT.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,395 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 44,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,263 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,710 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,092 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,147 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 16 Apr 2008 11,920 miles

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

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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FL05 JZC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FL05 JZC, 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 FL05 JZC registered?

FL05 JZC is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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