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LG05 UJP

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 UJP
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,891 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 68,888 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,243 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 62,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,881 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,665 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2011 38,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,517 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,170 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 7,704 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Apr 2008 7,704 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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LG05 UJP is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LG05 UJP, 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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LG05 UJP is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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