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BL53 VPP

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,580 mi
Last recorded46,580 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VPP
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 46,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has massive nail stock too close to the inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven 74% (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,747 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 12,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,441 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,088 miles

slight weep on fuel tank.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,911 miles

front tyres worn on edge

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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BL53 VPP is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL53 VPP, 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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BL53 VPP is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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