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BL04 WYB

2004 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,834 mi
Last recorded61,834 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 WYB
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,872 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,033 miles

horn slightly harsh.

1756514 profile tyres fitted across the front axle,1756014 profile tyres fitted across the rear axle.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside rear service brake has a slightly low effort.

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated.

sump corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,845 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 55,845 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,750 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 51,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,030 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 42,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 314,014 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 31,401 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,148 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 26,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,460 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,891 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 13,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BL04 WYB is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 31,774 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 BL04 WYB, 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 22 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL04 WYB is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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