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AO53 CBF

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,805 mi
Last recorded49,805 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CBF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,805 miles

1.rear exhaust mounting bracket becomming corroded 2.near side rear tyre near legal limites 3.off side rear tyre at legal limites worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,020 miles

Air bag light on.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,107 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 40,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,432 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,654 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,367 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 14,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r wheel bearing needs attention soon

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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AO53 CBF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO53 CBF, 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.

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What year was AO53 CBF registered?

AO53 CBF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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