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BU53 RVC

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1403cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,682 mi
Last recorded80,682 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 RVC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,403cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,322 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 77,322 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,772 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,988 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,702 miles

fuel and brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,309 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 57,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,988 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 36,781 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,391 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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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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BU53 RVC is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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