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AV04 VJY

2004 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,321 mi
Last recorded55,321 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VJY
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,516 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs rusting on faces

Fail 20 Apr 2012 40,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs rusting on faces

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,533 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,104 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,382 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,532 miles

HANDBRAKE LONG TRAVEL(EFFICIENCY O/K)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RATTLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM (CENTRAL AREA)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,532 miles

HANDBRAKE LONG TRAVEL(EFFICIENCY O/K)

RATTLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM (CENTRAL AREA)

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 VJY is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJY, 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 AV04 VJY registered?

AV04 VJY is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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