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BG53 OKL

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,298 mi
Last recorded42,298 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OKL
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,896 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 37,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,957 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,027 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 27,027 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r/ door can not be opened from inside or outside

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,188 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 24,188 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 24,098 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,395 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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BG53 OKL is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 30,530 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 BG53 OKL, 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 23 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG53 OKL registered?

BG53 OKL is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BG53 OKL safe to buy?

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