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NV53 OCG

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,407 mi
Last recorded16,407 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 OCG
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,387 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,795 miles

Coolant leak

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

front wiper blades split but clearing windscreen ok

nearside handbrake cable bracked corroded away causing cable to rub on brake pipe

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,812 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 13,792 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 13,792 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch has intermittant fault.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 11,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 10,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,183 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 9,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OCG is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCG, 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 NV53 OCG registered?

NV53 OCG is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is NV53 OCG safe to buy?

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