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FT04 BKJ

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,230 mi
Last recorded46,230 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 BKJ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,330 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 43,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,598 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 35,586 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,913 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 28,913 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,291 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 13,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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FT04 BKJ is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 31,774 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 FT04 BKJ, 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 22 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FT04 BKJ registered?

FT04 BKJ is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is FT04 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 BKJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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