ROVER CITYROVER (2005)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 35 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests (2024)
35
Avg Mileage
40,793 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£2,027
Is the 2005 ROVER CITYROVER reliable?
Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the ROVER brand average of 74%.
At 19 years old, 69% of ROVER CITYROVERs from 2005 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 35 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 40,793 miles.
How does the 2005 ROVER CITYROVER compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2005 ROVER CITYROVER has 40,793 miles on the clock, which is significantly below the expected 140,600 miles for a 19-year-old car. Low-mileage examples may have spent time sitting unused, so check for issues like corroded brakes or perished rubber seals.
How much does a 2005 ROVER CITYROVER cost to run?
Higher than average due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
ROVER CITYROVER by Year
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About the 2005 ROVER CITYROVER
The 2005 ROVER CITYROVER is a small family car with a 1405cc petrol engine. 35 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 78% of 2005 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 40,793 miles at 19 years old, ROVER CITYROVER owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver. Very low mileage could mean the car has been garaged or used only for short trips, which can cause its own issues like battery drain and moisture buildup.
2005 ROVER CITYROVER Fuel Costs
The 1405cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2005 ROVER CITYROVER?
Total estimated annual running cost is £2,027 (£169/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £135 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 69% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.
Buying a Used 2005 ROVER CITYROVER
At 19 years old, the ROVER CITYROVER is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. Note: with only 35 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2005 ROVER CITYROVER
If reliability is your priority, there are 3 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FOCUS (2007) 73% pass rate (+4%) from 77,121 tests
- BMW 3 SERIES (2007) 80% pass rate (+11%) from 55,686 tests
- MINI MINI (2007) 73% pass rate (+4%) from 53,763 tests
- PEUGEOT 207 (2007) 69% pass rate (same) from 37,862 tests