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HG05 LFJ

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,492 mi
Last recorded38,492 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LFJ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,492 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,182 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 35,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,992 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

n/s inner c.v. boot split

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,992 miles

n/s inner c.v. boot split

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,443 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,572 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HG05 LFJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG05 LFJ, 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 HG05 LFJ registered?

HG05 LFJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HG05 LFJ safe to buy?

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