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AY04 RVL

2004 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,783 mi
Last recorded88,783 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RVL
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,783 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,881 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 81,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,536 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 76,529 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,401 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 68,389 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front brake discs

nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,744 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 61,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 54,221 miles

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

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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AY04 RVL is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY04 RVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY04 RVL registered?

AY04 RVL is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is AY04 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 RVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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