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BC53 FSG

2004 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,755 mi
Last recorded13,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 FSG
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,755 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 13,751 miles

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

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 FSG is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

BC53 FSG is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is BC53 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC53 FSG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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