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HJ54 FZB

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,580 mi
Last recorded45,580 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 FZB
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,580 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 45,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,660 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,109 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 38,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 35,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

airbag light on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 35,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

boyh front tyres wearing low.

offside front tyre sidewall spliting, no cord visible

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,692 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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HJ54 FZB is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ54 FZB, 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 HJ54 FZB registered?

HJ54 FZB is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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