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NV53 OBA

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,927 mi
Last recorded28,927 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 OBA
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,927 miles

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,456 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 22,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 13,738 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 12,388 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,744 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 11,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NV53 OBA is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue 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 NV53 OBA, 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 NV53 OBA registered?

NV53 OBA is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is NV53 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 OBA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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