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AX53 HPF

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,196 mi
Last recorded44,196 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HPF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking around pipes to resisvior (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 175/60/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet release cable stretched,bonnet damaged & nearside front bodywork

centre & rear exhaust mounts have been repaired

childseat fitted

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,995 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,760 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 31,757 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,007 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side hand brake cable deteriorated

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,443 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 16,443 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 13,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,239 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,171 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 12,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,580 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 8,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 8,904 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 7,077 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 HPF is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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