MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
corrosion to under body close to mot fail
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel and brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
o/s/f spot light lens damaged
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 RVC is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,403cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RVC, 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 BU53 RVC registered?
BU53 RVC is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 8 October 2003.
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