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BG53 VCK

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,612 mi
Last recorded46,612 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VCK
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,612 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 46,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 36,317 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 36,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,059 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,455 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 32,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,422 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 15 Nov 2012 3,042 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,036 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,267 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 22,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,622 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 12,310 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 VCK is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

BG53 VCK is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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