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BC04 SBV

2004 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,759 mi
Last recorded54,759 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2015 54,759 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,038 miles

EML LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN

FRONT WIPERS WORN

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,005 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both sills have corosion but not considered excessive

engine overheating

Fail 4 Oct 2013 49,005 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both sills have corosion but not considered excessive

engine overheating

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,212 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,207 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,749 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,686 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 6,704 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 SBV 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 72.7%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

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

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