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BC53 BTU

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,470 mi
Last recorded109,470 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BTU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,470 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 109,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 101,052 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 101,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 95,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 89,265 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 89,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,208 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 74,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 59,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,309 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 45,309 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,109 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 22,251 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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BC53 BTU 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 60%.

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 BC53 BTU, 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 BC53 BTU registered?

BC53 BTU is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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