MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
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
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)
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)
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
centre exhaust rusty
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear spring upper mounting corroded
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)
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)
parking brake lever travel
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
front tyres near limit
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front tyres near limit
How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?
Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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