MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
advise - excessive travel on handbrake lever
advise - front discs rusty
advise strongly - handbrake cable on nearside rubbing against fuel tank filler hose
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise - excessive travel on handbrake lever
advise - front discs rusty
advise strongly - handbrake cable on nearside rubbing against fuel tank filler hose
Fuel filler neck corroded
Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey ( no play)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey ( no play)
(both)front brake juddering slightly
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear wiper inop
(both)front brake juddering slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper inop
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
check engine lamp on
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
oil lamp flashes but oil ok
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?
Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BC53 FWH is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 FWH, 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 FWH is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 23 February 2004.
Is BC53 FWH safe to buy?
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