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HG53 JZR

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,202 mi
Last recorded53,202 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 JZR
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,202 miles

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

front discs corraded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 53,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front discs corraded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 51,845 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,223 miles

Auxillary belt shredding

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Auxillary belt shredding

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,714 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 45,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake disks slightly corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,791 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 42,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,965 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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HG53 JZR is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HG53 JZR, 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 HG53 JZR registered?

HG53 JZR is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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