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GV53 VFC

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,860 mi
Last recorded33,860 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 VFC
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 33,860 miles

air bag light on

bonnet safty latch stiff (prs)

front brake discs heavily corroded, RBT test results unaffected

Fail 29 May 2012 33,860 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

air bag light on

bonnet safty latch stiff (prs)

front brake discs heavily corroded, RBT test results unaffected

Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,027 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 23,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,853 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,379 miles

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Aug 2008 11,376 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,218 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 7,962 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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GV53 VFC is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue 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 GV53 VFC, 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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What year was GV53 VFC registered?

GV53 VFC is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is GV53 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 VFC shows 9 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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