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AP53 TAV

2004 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

28,707 mi
Last recorded28,707 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 TAV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,707 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 4 Dec 2012 28,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,798 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Dec 2011 22,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,339 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 20,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,255 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 19,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 16,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,463 miles

fuel filler and breather pipes corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2008 14,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,232 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 TAV is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TAV, 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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What year was AP53 TAV registered?

AP53 TAV is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is AP53 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 TAV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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