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AX53 OCB

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

51,151 mi
Last recorded51,151 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 51,151 miles

Emissions not tested missfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,268 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2019 31,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion large hole in outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion large hole in outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 29,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view assembly broken/loose (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion large hole in outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion large hole in outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 27,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs hot spots on inner faces

Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,961 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 16,626 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 16,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,756 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2013 15,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear spring upper mounting corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 13,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 11,169 miles

parking brake lever travel

Fail 29 Dec 2009 11,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

parking brake lever travel

Pass 3 Dec 2008 9,836 miles

front tyres near limit

Fail 3 Dec 2008 9,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres near limit

Pass 12 Dec 2007 8,704 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,110 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 OCB is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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