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FG53 UFN

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,601 mi
Last recorded57,601 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UFN
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,601 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust system knocking on bodywork

oil residue

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2016 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust system knocking on bodywork

oil residue

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,631 miles

brake unions greased

high handbrake travel

outer sill trims fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,093 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 51,093 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,070 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

coolant below minimum

front wiper blades split

nearside front abs wiring damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2013 45,070 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

coolant below minimum

front wiper blades split

nearside front abs wiring damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,296 miles

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

front discs corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 14 Oct 2010 29,296 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,444 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 24,419 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,080 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,576 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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FG53 UFN is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc 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 FG53 UFN, 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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FG53 UFN is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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