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BN04 BBU

2004 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,162 mi
Last recorded54,162 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BBU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,162 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 54,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 34,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,100 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,399 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 25,399 miles

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

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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BN04 BBU is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN04 BBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 BBU registered?

BN04 BBU is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is BN04 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 BBU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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