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AV53 MGZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,020 mi
Last recorded72,020 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MGZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,020 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 72,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting corroded off system (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front inoperative (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working All lamps (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,792 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2015 68,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,159 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 62,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear back box dereriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,101 miles

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

rear back box dereriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,503 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2011 52,727 miles

Battery insecure

handbrake high

Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,840 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 49,840 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,942 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,942 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,130 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,366 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 36,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
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AV53 MGZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 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 Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 MGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV53 MGZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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