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BC04 SBU

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,163 mi
Last recorded62,163 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SBU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 62,163 miles

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corroded / holed but outside any prescribed area's

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg, upper mounting area.

Offside Front Sill corroded / holed but outside any prescribed area's

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on exhaust.

Corrosion to front wings, sills and rear wheel arches.

Gear change linkage worn.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg, upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp damaged.

Offside front suspension leg corroded.

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 16%.

Fail 2 Oct 2023 60,969 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension leg, upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on exhaust.

Corrosion to front wings, sills and rear wheel arches.

Gear change linkage worn.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg, upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp damaged.

Offside front suspension leg corroded.

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 16%.

Service brake efficiency only just met. 51%.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,106 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Corrosion to offside and nearside sills and wheel arches.

Damage to nearside rear lamp unit.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brakes 25% imbalanced.

Offside front suspension leg corroded.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 60,086 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured Around spring mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Corrosion to offside and nearside sills and wheel arches.

Damage to nearside rear lamp unit.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brakes 25% imbalanced.

Offside front suspension leg corroded.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,757 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,465 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,174 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 57,174 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,577 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,751 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 54,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,252 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 52,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,016 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 45,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,348 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 37,348 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,166 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 32,166 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,682 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 28,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,963 miles

N/S/R lamp unit cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 24,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/R lamp unit cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 SBU is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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