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AO04 FMK

2004 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,323 mi
Last recorded49,323 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FMK
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021 49,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front wing bottom cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front wing lower cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 42,926 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,237 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,377 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 41,377 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 40,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front brackets (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,929 miles

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

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

middle exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,791 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 37,791 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,786 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,530 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,786 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,524 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,333 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,963 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 29,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,124 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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AO04 FMK is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO04 FMK, 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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AO04 FMK is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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