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AX53 EWV

2004 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,703 mi
Last recorded58,703 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EWV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,703 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 58,703 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 58,697 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust starting to rust

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 10,122 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 7,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 7,619 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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AX53 EWV 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 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 AX53 EWV, 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 AX53 EWV registered?

AX53 EWV is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is AX53 EWV safe to buy?

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