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AX53 OBO

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,561 mi
Last recorded32,561 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 32,561 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 32,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,689 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 30,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,428 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 28,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,578 miles

Oil leak

accident damage to n/s bodywork and o/s front and rear bumper

engine has missfire

engine oil light stays on on tick over

front brake discs rusty

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge and cuts in outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,497 miles

accident damage to n/s bodywork and o/s front and rear bumper

cuts in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

engine has oil leak and slight misfire

engine oil light flickers on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,768 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 22,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,053 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 OBO is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

AX53 OBO is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is AX53 OBO safe to buy?

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