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BC53 BTY

2004 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,896 mi
Last recorded56,896 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BTY
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,896 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 56,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,576 miles

near side drop link arm deteriated

Fail 8 Feb 2013 50,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,336 miles

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

air bag light stopping on

Fail 27 Jan 2011 37,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

air bag light stopping on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,753 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 29,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,278 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,386 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 15,386 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 10,298 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)

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 BTY is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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