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BC04 SFE

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

44,629 mi
Last recorded44,629 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,629 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 44,626 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,913 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 39,913 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,869 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

srs lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,688 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 24,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 22,476 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 22,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,612 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 19,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 15,920 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,920 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 12,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,609 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 SFE is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC04 SFE registered?

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

Is BC04 SFE safe to buy?

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