MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake Discs worn unevenly on inner faces.
Front Tyres worn on inner edges.
General Suspension Corrosion.
Jacking Points and Sill Lips are corroding.
Minor Engine Oil Leak.
Minor Play in both Rear Wheel Bearings.
N/S/R Tyre low tread depth, replacement advised before 28/02/2016.
ARB Link Rod Rubber are deteriorating.
Floor Seams and Front Floors are corroding.
Front Brake Discs are corroding in places.
N/S/R Tyre is approaching low.
Both Front Seat Belts worn, especially driver's side.
Drop Link Bushes are worn.
Front Discs are corroded on the inside edge.
N/S/R Brake Pipe is corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both Front Seat Belts worn, especially driver's side.
Drop Link Bushes are worn.
Front Discs are corroded on the inside edge.
N/S/R Brake Pipe is corroded.
Front Discs are corroding.
Front Link Rod Bushes are perishing.
Front Tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges.
Front Wishbone Bushes are perishing.
Minor Exhaust Blow.
Rear Brake Hose Ferroles are corroding.
Both Front Seatbelts are Fraying on the edges.
Crack in Front Bumper on N/S/F Corner.
Fuel Lines are corroding.
Inner Face of the Front Brake Discs both have a small amount of corrosion.
Nail in O/S/R Tyre.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner Sills, Front Jacking Points, Rear Radius Arms, Rear Bumper Mounts are all suffering from corrosion.
The Front Suspension Coil Springs, Top Coils are touching and causing wear.
Wipers Juddering.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Both Front Seatbelts are Fraying on the edges.
Crack in Front Bumper on N/S/F Corner.
Engine Misfire.
Fuel Lines are corroding.
Inner Face of the Front Brake Discs both have a small amount of corrosion.
Nail in O/S/R Tyre.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner Sills, Front Jacking Points, Rear Radius Arms, Rear Bumper Mounts are all suffering from corrosion.
The Front Suspension Coil Springs, Top Coils are touching and causing wear.
Wipers Juddering.
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
corrosion on various brake pipes and on brake hose ferroules
n/s/f suspension leg top bush, slight play
wear in both rear wheel bearings
wear on both front seat belts
corrosion on various brake pipes and on brake hose ferroules
n/s/f suspension leg top bush, slight play
wear in both rear wheel bearings
wear on both front seat belts
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?
Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.
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BX53 VFT is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc 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 BX53 VFT, 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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BX53 VFT is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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