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AK53 WPY

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,182 mi
Last recorded42,182 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WPY
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 42,182 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded (exhaust still secure)

Pass 22 May 2015 37,952 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 37,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,829 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 30,819 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,954 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 25,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,025 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,966 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 13,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,011 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 9,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 2,743 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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AK53 WPY is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 30,530 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 AK53 WPY, 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 23 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 WPY registered?

AK53 WPY is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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