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BC04 RZU

2004 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,633 mi
Last recorded25,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 RZU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 25,585 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 23,318 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,853 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,042 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 20,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,133 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 18,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,147 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 14,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 12,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,134 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 10,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,999 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 6,711 miles

Imbalance on rear footbrake, 36%

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear footbrake reading slightly low

Pass 21 Jul 2008 5,358 miles

Engine oil pressure light came on during emissions test. Dip oil to check level and found it seriously over filed. Strongly recommend that the oil level is returned to maximum level

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen wipers clearing screen poorly

Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,940 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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BC04 RZU is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RZU, 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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BC04 RZU is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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