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GV53 YHM

2003 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,006 mi
Last recorded28,006 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YHM
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2011 28,006 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,992 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch worn

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,024 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,712 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,102 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 YHM is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

GV53 YHM is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is GV53 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 YHM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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