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GF53 CFN

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,960 mi
Last recorded69,960 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 CFN
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 69,960 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded also filter very corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,311 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,154 miles

entire exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 67,145 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

entire exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,039 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,981 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 59,836 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,452 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,467 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,548 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,191 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,191 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 41,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,980 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 37,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs are slightly worn

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,548 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,378 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GF53 CFN is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF53 CFN, 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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GF53 CFN is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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