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WJ05 VZU

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,251 mi
Last recorded44,251 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VZU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 44,251 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,251 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,743 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 36,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,759 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 22,729 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 7,639 miles

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

engine idle erratic/throttle sticking

Fail 6 Dec 2010 7,639 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

engine idle erratic/throttle sticking

Pass 4 Mar 2010 6,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 5,749 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 5,734 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 4,479 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 VZU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WJ05 VZU, 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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WJ05 VZU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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