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BC04 SFY

2004 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,024 mi
Last recorded68,024 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 68,024 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,895 miles

bonnet release handle insecure advise to rectify. accident damage to n/s front

Fail 20 Sep 2010 58,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet release handle insecure advise to rectify. accident damage to n/s front

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,740 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,077 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 36,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,973 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 SFY is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

BC04 SFY is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is BC04 SFY safe to buy?

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