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BL53 VXO

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,225 mi
Last recorded83,225 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VXO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 83,225 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 83,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,621 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,364 miles

condition both outer c v boots

condition both rear axle bushes

corrosion both rear under sills and chassis rails

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

Fail 11 Sep 2015 73,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condition both outer c v boots

condition both rear axle bushes

corrosion both rear under sills and chassis rails

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine managment light on

Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine managment light on

Fail 1 Aug 2013 69,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,402 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,623 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 45,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 33,515 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,801 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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BL53 VXO is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,781 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 BL53 VXO, 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 22 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 VXO is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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