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KP53 SSU

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,602 mi
Last recorded42,602 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 SSU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 42,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,575 miles

Exhaust centre support deteriorated

Filthy vehicle presented for test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Exhaust centre support deteriorated

Filthy vehicle presented for test

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 33,253 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 33,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

srs warning light on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,073 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 22,063 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

frontbrake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 4,215 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 1,758 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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KP53 SSU 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 70%.

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 KP53 SSU, 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 KP53 SSU registered?

KP53 SSU is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is KP53 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 SSU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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