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FY53 FNX

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,949 mi
Last recorded58,949 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FNX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 58,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,898 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 56,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,479 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 49,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

ist cat limits high but passed 2nd fast idle

n/s h/brake cable touching fuel filler pipe routing of cable

punture repair n/s/r

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,891 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

coolant marks around thurmoatat housing

slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 22 Feb 2013 38,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

coolant marks around thurmoatat housing

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,092 miles

battery insecure

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exh pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 35,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exh pipe corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,518 miles

offside wiper split

rear fog light switch worn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

eng management light on

offside wiper split

rear fog light switch worn

Fail 16 Feb 2010 27,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,806 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2006 6,598 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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FY53 FNX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY53 FNX, 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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FY53 FNX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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