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BJ53 ABF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,147 mi
Last recorded92,147 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ABF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,147 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 2 Jul 2020 92,147 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,972 miles

Front tyres low on pressure ( have topped up )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2019 91,972 miles

Front tyres low on pressure ( have topped up )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,404 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,945 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear silencer support corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 80,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear silencer support corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,080 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 3 Oct 2016 75,080 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,068 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

item removed from drivers view

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,068 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

item removed from drivers view

Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,226 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 51,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,365 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,980 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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BJ53 ABF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 ABF, 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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BJ53 ABF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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