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AU04 WOB

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,836 mi
Last recorded99,836 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 WOB
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 99,836 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 99,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,850 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

note : vehicle appears to be mis-firing at idle

Fail 30 Nov 2012 90,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

note : vehicle appears to be mis-firing at idle

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 82,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,406 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside side mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust wired up

Fail 9 Jul 2010 72,405 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 16 May 2009 64,150 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 64,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2008 54,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air-con pipe damaged (offside - under bonnet)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air-con pipe damaged (offside - under bonnet)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 40,839 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,839 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AU04 WOB is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU04 WOB, 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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AU04 WOB is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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