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BG53 OLK

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,336 mi
Last recorded25,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OLK
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,336 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes have sligt movement in them

start of corrosion both inner sills

Fail 11 Jul 2011 25,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear suspension arm bushes have sligt movement in them

start of corrosion both inner sills

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,361 miles

airbag light is on

Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,225 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,768 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 6,934 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 OLK is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

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

Is BG53 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 OLK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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