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WJ05 RLU

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,633 mi
Last recorded64,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RLU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,633 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

slight exhaust blow from manifold area when cold

Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

slight exhaust blow from manifold area when cold

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,939 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,226 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,730 miles

front discs rusted

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,580 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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WJ05 RLU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ05 RLU, 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 WJ05 RLU registered?

WJ05 RLU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 RLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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