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AV04 LYG

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,462 mi
Last recorded58,462 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 LYG
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 58,462 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,931 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre inner edge wear

Fail 29 Mar 2014 50,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre inner edge wear

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,467 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

SRS light on indicating a fault in restraint system.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SRS light on indicating a fault in Airbag system.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 42,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light on indicating a fault in Airbag system.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,583 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 40,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 38,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,021 miles

both front wheel bearings slighty nosey

Fail 12 Feb 2009 37,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

srs lamp on

Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,534 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 34,534 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,447 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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AV04 LYG is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AV04 LYG, 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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AV04 LYG is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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