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HK53 FHF

2003 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,782 mi
Last recorded50,782 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FHF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 50,782 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,139 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 48,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,719 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,693 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 45,693 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,349 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,349 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,145 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 36,141 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,443 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2010 30,619 miles

Battery insecure

nearside outter sill corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damp power steering reservior

Fail 18 Nov 2008 25,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,254 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 18,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,575 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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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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What year was HK53 FHF registered?

HK53 FHF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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