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BG53 WPA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,950 mi
Last recorded79,950 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WPA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,950 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 79,932 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner / outter edges (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 73,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner / outter edges (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,927 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,100 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 64,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,069 miles

centre exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,414 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 58,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,944 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,332 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,332 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,681 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 46,681 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,731 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,227 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,189 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 WPA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG53 WPA, 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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BG53 WPA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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