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AP53 SZE

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

43,437 mi
Last recorded43,437 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,437 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 43,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 40,341 miles

management light on

oil light flashes at idle

Fail 26 May 2016 40,341 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

management light on

oil light flashes at idle

Pass 21 May 2015 37,265 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 37,265 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 33,323 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Fail 22 May 2014 33,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 29,375 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 29,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 25,427 miles

Engine managment light on.

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

SRS light on.

Fail 25 May 2012 25,427 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine managment light on.

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

SRS light on.

Pass 25 May 2011 20,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 20 May 2010 16,012 miles

airbag light on

oil light comes on when hot

Fail 20 May 2010 16,012 miles

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

airbag light on

oil light comes on when hot

Pass 26 May 2009 11,005 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,481 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 SZE is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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