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WX55 UCJ

2005 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,952 mi
Last recorded71,952 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 UCJ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2015 71,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated

fog lamp switch worn

front brake discs starting to corrode

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight blow on exhaust rear silencer

slight fluctuation on front brakes

wiper blade ends starting to peel

front tyres worn excessively on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,082 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 61,082 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,692 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,145 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,420 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 47,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,946 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 28,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WX55 UCJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WX55 UCJ, 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 WX55 UCJ registered?

WX55 UCJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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