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BC04 SHJ

2004 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,898 mi
Last recorded37,898 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,141 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,646 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,444 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 29,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,863 miles

damage on o/s rear view mirror

interior mirror loose

Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,188 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 SHJ is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

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

Is BC04 SHJ safe to buy?

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