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AD53 UBK

2004 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

29,659 mi
Last recorded29,659 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UBK
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 29,659 miles

Emissions not tested due to risk of engine damage from coolant pipes insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 28,179 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 28,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,854 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 28,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 25,391 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 25,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,799 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 24,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,696 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 23,696 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,613 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all bushes starting to perish

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 21,603 miles

slight brake bind off side front

Fail 12 Feb 2014 21,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight brake bind off side front

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,257 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 20,257 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,664 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 18,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,252 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 17,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,510 miles

offside rear brake slighty binding

Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,514 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 12,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,133 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 11,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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AD53 UBK is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 31,774 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 AD53 UBK, 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 22 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 UBK is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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