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BF54 GZC

2004 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,748 mi
Last recorded46,748 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 GZC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,748 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,840 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 45,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 45,053 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,833 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 44,833 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on boarder line (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear road wheel slightly stiff when turned by free hand

underbody prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,357 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 38,333 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 33,515 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,698 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 31,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 29,529 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both sides rear suspension top spring mounts corroded

high level brake light disconnected

underbody rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2012 29,529 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both sides rear suspension top spring mounts corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 28,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,811 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 25,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,586 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 11,097 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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BF54 GZC is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF54 GZC, 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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BF54 GZC is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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