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AP53 EWF

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

68,170 mi
Last recorded68,170 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EWF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,170 miles

front exhaust joint corroded and starting to leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Fail 1 Sep 2015 68,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust joint corroded and starting to leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,868 miles

brake pipes to rear corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2014 61,864 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake pipes to rear corroding

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,417 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

underside surface corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2013 55,414 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

underside surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,918 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,029 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 406,023 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2011 46,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,968 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,364 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 30,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,905 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,779 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 22,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,953 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 16,953 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AP53 EWF is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AP53 EWF, 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 EWF is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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