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RF04 ZJV

2004 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

60,948 mi
Last recorded60,948 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover Cityrover31,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 ZJV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2013 60,948 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 May 2012 53,103 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 53,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting broken and catalytic convertor heat shield insecure

nearside front wheel bent on inner rim

offside front sidelight dim

offside rear seat belt retracts slowly

oil leak

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 16 May 2011 45,365 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 45,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 36,315 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 36,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil lea,possible sump/gaset

Pass 8 May 2009 28,074 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 28,074 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2008 22,506 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 22,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 13,366 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 13,362 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front road wheel bent on inner rim

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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RF04 ZJV is a 2004 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 RF04 ZJV, 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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What year was RF04 ZJV registered?

RF04 ZJV is a 2004 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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