MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
handbrake lever too high needs adjusting
slight corrosion on both rear suspension
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?
Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ53 ZHW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 HJ53 ZHW, 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 HJ53 ZHW registered?
HJ53 ZHW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 24 December 2003.
Is HJ53 ZHW safe to buy?
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