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BG53 AAJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,539 mi
Last recorded47,539 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AAJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 47,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,582 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 38,582 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 36,086 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,241 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 30,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,108 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 22,147 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,798 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,735 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 15,735 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,582 miles

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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BG53 AAJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG53 AAJ, 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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What year was BG53 AAJ registered?

BG53 AAJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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