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BC53 BTX

2004 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,054 mi
Last recorded93,054 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BTX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,054 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 93,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,169 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,403 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid in reservoir dark in colour

rear wiper inop

Fail 15 Oct 2010 64,403 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid in reservoir dark in colour

rear wiper inop

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,765 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 15,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 11,944 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 6,474 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 BTX is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC53 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

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

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