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BK53 OHW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,407 mi
Last recorded62,407 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OHW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 62,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 56,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 56,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 51,889 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,709 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,422 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 39,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,892 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread depth

offside front tyre side wall damage, but not exposing inner cords

Fail 2 Jan 2009 28,855 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side front found a cut from side wall but not reach to ply

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,244 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 24,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight bind N/S/F Brake

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,043 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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BK53 OHW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK53 OHW, 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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BK53 OHW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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