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HW53 FYL

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,880 mi
Last recorded12,880 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FYL
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 May 2010 12,880 miles

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

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

offside rear light lense faded,causeing the side light/brake light/fog light to be slightly discoloured

Pass 26 May 2009 11,165 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,995 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,399 miles

Advise:- Both rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated, Offside worse than nearside. Road tested and no significant noise on road

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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HW53 FYL is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HW53 FYL, 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 HW53 FYL registered?

HW53 FYL is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is HW53 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 FYL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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