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FN55 BMU

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,203 mi
Last recorded26,203 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 BMU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,203 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 26,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,852 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing uneven. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 23,074 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both mounting housings. (2.4.C.3c)

front tyres--- 175/60x14

rear tyres---175/65x14.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,318 miles

front tyres - 175/65x14.

rear tyres - 175/60x14.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 21,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front tyres -165/65x14.

rear tyres -175/60x14.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,368 miles

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

front tyres -165/65x14.

rear tyres -175/60x14.

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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FN55 BMU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN55 BMU, 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 FN55 BMU registered?

FN55 BMU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is FN55 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 BMU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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