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OE53 VWR

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,458 mi
Last recorded63,458 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 VWR
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,458 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside stop lamp slightly impaired

offside front lower wing damaged

slight bind nearside rear brake

warning light on dash

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,598 miles

boot lid damaged

both front brake haoses perished

fuel lamp on

gearbox oil leak

srs lamp on

Fail 28 Nov 2011 58,545 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot lid damaged

both front brake haoses perished

fuel lamp on

gearbox oil leak

srs lamp on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s mirror casing damaged

o/s/r wheel feels thight when rotated

Fail 24 Nov 2010 43,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s mirror casing damaged

o/s/r wheel feels thight when rotated

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,640 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2009 33,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,273 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,224 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 19,224 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,714 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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OE53 VWR is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE53 VWR, 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 OE53 VWR registered?

OE53 VWR is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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