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HW53 GGX

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,429 mi
Last recorded49,429 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GGX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 49,429 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 49,429 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (possible tracking fault)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,145 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

coolant level below minimum

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 2 Oct 2012 48,111 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

coolant level below minimum

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,600 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 42,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,956 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 36,956 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,680 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 30,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,636 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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HW53 GGX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW53 GGX registered?

HW53 GGX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is HW53 GGX safe to buy?

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