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AP53 ERK

2004 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,668 mi
Last recorded104,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ERK
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,668 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Nearside front top mount bearing rough when turning.

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey.

Under vehicle slight corrosion.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 104,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Engine management light on.

Nearside front top mount bearing rough when turning.

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey.

Under vehicle slight corrosion.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,036 miles

both front tyres getting low

front discs poor

o/s/f seatbelt fluffed

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,345 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 76,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,232 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,459 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 49,458 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,372 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,489 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 24,489 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1:O/S/F SEATBELT STARTING TO FRAY.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,388 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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AP53 ERK is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP53 ERK, 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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AP53 ERK is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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