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MX05 FYJ

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,800 mi
Last recorded41,800 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FYJ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,800 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sump corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 41,800 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sump corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 40,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,733 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,733 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,396 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,799 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 25 Mar 2011 26,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,927 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 11,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,062 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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MX05 FYJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX05 FYJ, 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 MX05 FYJ registered?

MX05 FYJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is MX05 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 FYJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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