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GP53 RZG

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,615 mi
Last recorded85,615 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 RZG
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,615 miles

front discs rusty

petrol breather pipe loose

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 85,615 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs rusty

petrol breather pipe loose

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,360 miles

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

Strong smell of fuel from filler neck

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,540 miles

Fuel filter rusty

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filter rusty

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 66,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,678 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,912 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 50,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,769 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,766 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,759 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 32,759 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,618 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 24,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (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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GP53 RZG is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GP53 RZG, 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.

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What year was GP53 RZG registered?

GP53 RZG is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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