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FP06 ETJ

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,610 mi
Last recorded50,610 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 ETJ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,610 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 50,610 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,491 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 43,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,516 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 39,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,723 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 37,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 33,731 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,649 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,418 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 20,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear 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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FP06 ETJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FP06 ETJ, 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

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What year was FP06 ETJ registered?

FP06 ETJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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