MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
both front tyres are worn on edges and perished
fuel filter corroded
Oil leak
clutch slipping
travel at handbrake lever
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
clutch slipping
exhaust center section deteriorated and noisey
oil level low
travel at handbrake lever
all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
baffles in the exhaust silencer insecure.
idle speed erratic.
o/s/r bumper damaged.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
baffles in the exhaust silencer insecure.
idle speed erratic.
o/s/r bumper damaged.
centre silencer box baffles slightly rattley....
slight tear rear wiper blade...
vehicle fitted with plastic covers over outer sill panels..
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rusty rear brake pipes
slight bind to o/s/r brakes
slight wheel bearing noise from n/s/r
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust has been fixed to a tempory standard
slight play in near side front strut top bush
How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?
Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 RTX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,403cc 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 BU53 RTX, 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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BU53 RTX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 8 October 2003.
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