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PF53 HKW

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,801 mi
Last recorded39,801 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 HKW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,801 miles

Exhaust corroded + mountings

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

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

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

SRS light playing up

O/S rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Jan 2014 39,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded + mountings

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

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

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

SRS light playing up

O/S rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,209 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 28,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,104 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,301 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 15,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 13,989 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,313 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
Full Rover Cityrover reliability report

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PF53 HKW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF53 HKW, 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 PF53 HKW registered?

PF53 HKW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is PF53 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 HKW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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