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HG53 PUF

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,595 mi
Last recorded69,595 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 PUF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 69,595 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 69,576 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 61,321 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,920 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 56,408 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 56,408 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 52,521 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 52,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,370 miles

advise cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,145 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,145 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s power steering pipe insecure

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,232 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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HG53 PUF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG53 PUF, 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 HG53 PUF registered?

HG53 PUF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HG53 PUF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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