MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint SWIVEL EXCESS PLAY (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AT REAR CORRODED (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES SPLIT (8.2.2)
CAT TEST ABORTED UNABLE TO MAINTAIN STEDY R P M FOR TEST
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Battery insecure
nearside outter sill corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
damp power steering reservior
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
damp power steering reservior
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?
Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HK53 FHF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HK53 FHF, 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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HK53 FHF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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