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BC04 SCV

2004 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,442 mi
Last recorded41,442 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 9 Oct 2012 38,146 miles

srs light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,887 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre slightly mis shapen

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,425 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 31,425 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,022 miles

Air bag light is illuminated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 28,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Air bag light is illuminated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,906 miles

air baglight on s r s

Pass 1 Dec 2007 21,484 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,753 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 20,524 miles

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

nsf tyre worn outer edge also slight cut in sidewall

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 SCV is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Red 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 SCV, 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 SCV is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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