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PG53 TVK

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,054 mi
Last recorded69,054 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 TVK
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,054 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 69,049 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,541 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 64,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,678 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 30 Oct 2008 58,678 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 13 Nov 2007 46,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,624 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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PG53 TVK is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PG53 TVK, 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 PG53 TVK registered?

PG53 TVK is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is PG53 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG53 TVK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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