MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BRICK LOOSE IN CAT.
N/S/F BRAKE BINDING.
N/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED.
N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY DISTORTRED.
O/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
O/S/F BRAKE DISC DISTORTED.
O/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED.
Oil leak
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
BRICK LOOSE IN CAT.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S/F BRAKE BINDING.
N/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED.
N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY DISTORTRED.
O/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
O/S/F BRAKE DISC DISTORTED.
O/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED.
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
condtion of front discs poor ( corroded )
imbalance of 24% on front brakes
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
condtion of front discs poor ( corroded )
imbalance of 24% on front brakes
How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?
Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH53 HFR is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FH53 HFR, 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 FH53 HFR registered?
FH53 HFR is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is FH53 HFR safe to buy?
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