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HJ05 ODG

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,329 mi
Last recorded71,329 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 ODG
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 71,329 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,026 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 67,020 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,098 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 58,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,092 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 53,092 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,139 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 47,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,794 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 42,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,484 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2009 18,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,604 miles

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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HJ05 ODG is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ05 ODG, 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 HJ05 ODG registered?

HJ05 ODG is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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