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BN53 JVP

2004 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,720 mi
Last recorded52,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 JVP
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,720 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 52,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,415 miles

brake pedal rubber covering is worn

dashboard amber engine check light is lit

engine oil sump is corroded and there are possible oil leaks in the engine bay

fuel filter would benefit from replacing as it is quite heavily corroded

offside rear tyre has a stepped tread but is quite worn on the inner edge. It also has deep cuts to the inner tread area

offside windowscreen wiper blade is starting to split

rear wiper blade is heavily split

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2014 48,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber covering is worn

dashboard amber engine check light is lit

engine oil sump is corroded and there are possible oil leaks in the engine bay

fuel filter would benefit from replacing as it is quite heavily corroded

offside front tyre has a stepped tread but is quite worn on the inner edge. It also has deep cuts to the inner tread area

offside rear tyre is currently worn to 2mm and also has a nail in it's tread area

offside windowscreen wiper blade is starting to split

rear wiper blade is heavily split

slight movement in the offside front suspension arm balljoint

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,574 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake hoses perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

offside and nearside front c.v.boots perished/deteriorated/leaking (border line pass)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 6 Feb 2013 44,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

coolant low

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake hoses perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

offside and nearside front c.v.boots perished/deteriorated/leaking (border line pass)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,568 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside

Exhaust well corroded in places

Front anti-rollbar end link bushes perished

Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Vehicle underside dirty

n/s washer poor

n/s/f tyre well perished on inner edge - no cords at time of test

o/s/f tyre well perished on inner edge - no cords at time of test

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r seatbelt operation poor

Fail 26 Sep 2011 32,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside

Exhaust well corroded in places

Front anti-rollbar end link bushes perished

Fuel filter corroded

Handbrake travel quite high

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

Oil leak

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Vehicle underside dirty

n/s washer poor

n/s/f tyre well perished on inner edge - no cords at time of test

o/s/f tyre well perished on inner edge - no cords at time of test

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r seatbelt operation poor

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,673 miles

offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing on edges

rear exaust mounting broken(still surported)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing on edges

rear exaust mounting broken(still surported)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,987 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 27,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,363 miles

o/s/f headlight got condensation in [ still got pattern]

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,806 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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BN53 JVP is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BN53 JVP, 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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BN53 JVP is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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