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VX05 MJO

2005 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,920 mi
Last recorded51,920 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 MJO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,920 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 51,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 42,729 miles

exhaust hangers excesivly corroded

nsr door does not open from inside the vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2011 42,729 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak from back off engine

exhaust hangers excesivly corroded

nsr door does not open from inside the vehicle

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,803 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 3 Dec 2010 34,803 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,165 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 25,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,415 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 15,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VX05 MJO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VX05 MJO, 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 VX05 MJO registered?

VX05 MJO is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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