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HJ05 OES

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,537 mi
Last recorded72,537 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 72,537 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,428 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,208 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

the os front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 63,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

the os front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,395 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 56,395 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,291 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 53,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,052 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,590 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,138 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,636 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 OES is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

HJ05 OES is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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