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FM54 TVO

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,229 mi
Last recorded42,229 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 TVO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 42,229 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 38,144 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 38,127 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 33,544 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 33,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Jan 2019 27,853 miles

Central Front Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 26,384 miles

Oil leak

Timing belt due every 60,000 miles or every 5 years

Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,507 miles

Exhaust heat shield is in poor condition.

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 25,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust heat shield is in poor condition.

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,574 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog light switch operation is poor.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,539 miles

Horn works in certain positions.

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

Oil leak

Rear fog light switch is poor.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,589 miles

engine management lamp on

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jan 2014 20,589 miles

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

engine management lamp on

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,821 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 17,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,717 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 15,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,939 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 11,768 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 11,767 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

of side rear tyre inner tread slightly misshaped

Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,418 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 9,416 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FM54 TVO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM54 TVO, 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 FM54 TVO registered?

FM54 TVO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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