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BC04 HLY

2004 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,929 mi
Last recorded28,929 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HLY
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,929 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,835 miles

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

both front wipers sligtly smeering

Fail 29 Mar 2011 25,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

both front wipers sligtly smeering

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,042 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 12,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BC04 HLY is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC04 HLY, 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 BC04 HLY registered?

BC04 HLY is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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