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BU03 OYA

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,921 mi
Last recorded57,921 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OYA
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,921 miles

dent o/s/f wing.

innside of front brake discs corroded.

o/s/f door mirror cover broken.

rear bumper damaged.

slight run out front brakes.

slight wheel bearing noise.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 57,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dent o/s/f wing.

innside of front brake discs corroded.

rear bumper damaged.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,368 miles

cover missing off off side front seat belt

off side sill corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

cover missing off off side front seat belt

off side sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,548 miles

body damage to,rear bumper-o/s front wing.

slight wheel bearing noise?

Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body damage to,rear bumper-o/s front wing.

slight wheel bearing noise?

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,584 miles

off side front seat belt cover missing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,003 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 10,003 miles

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

parking brake high

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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BU03 OYA is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BU03 OYA, 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 BU03 OYA registered?

BU03 OYA is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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