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MT53 KHG

2003 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,160 mi
Last recorded31,160 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 KHG
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 28,869 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 28,867 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 27,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,391 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seat lap belt missing. not a problem whilst others present and functional

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,844 miles

sr rlight on

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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MT53 KHG is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT53 KHG, 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 MT53 KHG registered?

MT53 KHG is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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