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BT53 FFW

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,032 mi
Last recorded33,032 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FFW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 33,017 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 31,956 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,956 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 30,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc and pads slightly worn out

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,740 miles

front disc and pads slightly worn out

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,683 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 29,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,351 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,267 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 17,078 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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,004 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 5,742 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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BT53 FFW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BT53 FFW, 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 BT53 FFW registered?

BT53 FFW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is BT53 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 FFW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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