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AV04 VKC

2004 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VKC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front suspension lower ball joint worn - some free movement - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,298 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 65,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs some distortion - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,723 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 54,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 45,762 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,254 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 44,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,005 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 34,993 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,838 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 22,593 miles

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

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

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 VKC is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

AV04 VKC is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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