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AV04 VGY

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,754 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 48,754 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,720 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,521 miles

one mounting braket broken on the rear exhaust box

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,242 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,250 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 20,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,969 miles

slight brake judder

Fail 14 Mar 2009 14,912 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight brake judder

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,448 miles

Drivers door check strap is detached.

Rear fog lamp switch is very slow to operate.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 6,133 miles

slight stain on n/s/f caliper no leak present at time of test.

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 VGY is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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