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CW53 CGF

2003 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,141 mi
Last recorded21,141 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 CGF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 21,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 21,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 19,636 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 19,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 18,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 18,302 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch of the (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 17,552 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 16,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 15,969 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 15,326 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 14,602 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,932 miles

slight corrosion on front end of lower sill members, not in prescribed area.

slight corrosion on upper rear strut/spring mount.offside

Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 12,563 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 12,534 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 11,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 9,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 8,182 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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CW53 CGF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CW53 CGF, 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 CW53 CGF registered?

CW53 CGF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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