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FH53 HFR

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,190 mi
Last recorded44,190 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HFR
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,190 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,048 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,866 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,448 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,782 miles

condtion of front discs poor ( corroded )

imbalance of 24% on front brakes

Fail 15 Nov 2007 23,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,250 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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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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FH53 HFR is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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