MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing on edges
rear exaust mounting broken(still surported)
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)
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)
o/s/f headlight got condensation in [ still got pattern]
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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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