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AX53 HPE

2004 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,640 mi
Last recorded33,640 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HPE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 33,640 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,343 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 18,343 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 1,842 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 1,842 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 HPE is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

AX53 HPE is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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