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HN53 YYD

2003 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,859 mi
Last recorded33,859 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YYD
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,859 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges only passes due to raised tread pattern

offside mirror unit damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2016 33,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges only passes due to raised tread pattern

offside mirror unit damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing sound dry

Fail 13 Nov 2015 27,451 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing sound dry

Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,442 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 19,992 miles

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 19,992 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,996 miles

offside front tyre on wear limit.

rear strut top mounts corroding.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 17,671 miles

front brake discs begining to warp.

offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 16,079 miles

rear shock absorber top mounts corroding.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 16,079 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside rear brake begining to bind.

rear shock absorber top mounts corroding.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,549 miles

front brake discs begining to warp.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,350 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 11,653 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 9,227 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 9,227 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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HN53 YYD is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN53 YYD, 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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HN53 YYD is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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