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FM53 HGD

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,008 mi
Last recorded25,008 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HGD
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 25,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 24,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,614 miles

Oil leak

bushes det

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Nov 2011 18,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

bushes det

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,159 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased under the vehicle

plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,690 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 12,292 miles

all brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

all brake pipes under the vehicle greased

Pass 19 Dec 2007 10,158 miles

slight runout on o/s/r and front brakes

Fail 17 Dec 2007 10,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer egde

noise from n/s/r wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

runout on front brakes

slight runout on rear brakes

Fail 14 Dec 2006 8,080 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 8,080 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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FM53 HGD is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM53 HGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM53 HGD registered?

FM53 HGD is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is FM53 HGD safe to buy?

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