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WJ05 UBE

2005 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,116 mi
Last recorded47,116 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 47,116 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 47,116 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,847 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 46,323 miles

fuel filter body corroded

nearside rear door dont open from inside

Fail 6 May 2014 46,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fuel filter body corroded

nearside rear door dont open from inside

Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,593 miles

Fog lamp switch feels faulty but still works ok.

Front wipers slightly smearing

Idle speed slightly higher than standard

Offside rear tyre slightly feathered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 34,732 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fog lamp switch feels faulty but still works ok.

Front wipers slightly smearing

Idle speed slightly higher than standard

Offside rear tyre slightly feathered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 6,470 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 3,431 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 UBE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE registered?

WJ05 UBE is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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