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MK53 APF

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,047 mi
Last recorded55,047 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 APF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,047 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

rear fog light switch sticking

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,047 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

corrosion to brake pipes

rear fog light switch sticking

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,429 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 52,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,348 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,454 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 46,413 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,951 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 42,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,377 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,356 miles

nearside & offside rear shockabsorber top mountings slight corrosion

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside front shockabsorber top bush

Fail 19 Dec 2008 33,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside & offside rear shockabsorber top mountings slight corrosion

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside front shockabsorber top bush

Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,893 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2007 25,473 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,495 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 16,509 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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MK53 APF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MK53 APF, 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 MK53 APF registered?

MK53 APF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is MK53 APF safe to buy?

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