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HJ05 OEE

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,360 mi
Last recorded40,360 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OEE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,360 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 40,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,291 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside front flexi cracking

nearside rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2015 36,247 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

exhaust system corroding

nearside front flexi cracking

nearside rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2014 32,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Jan 2013 28,932 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 25,608 miles

damp stain at fuel tank drain bung

Fail 16 Jan 2012 25,608 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

damp stain at fuel tank drain bung

Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,979 miles

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

signs of fuel staining at underside of fuel tank by drain plug

Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,126 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 14,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OEE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJ05 OEE, 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 HJ05 OEE registered?

HJ05 OEE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HJ05 OEE safe to buy?

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