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BT53 LHW

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,035 mi
Last recorded121,035 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LHW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 121,035 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,983 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 99,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,411 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 88,411 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,258 miles

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 73,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 59,472 miles

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

both rear tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 2mm.

tyre size: 205/50 ZR 16 87W.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,472 miles

both rear tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 2mm.

tyre size: 205/50 ZR 16 87W.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,317 miles

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

slight dents to both front wheel rims.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 205/50/16 87v.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,603 miles

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

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2.0mm o/s/f 3.0mm n/s/r 7.0mm o/s/r 3.0mm 205/50r16v

Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,498 miles

slight cracking to power stering belt, slight corrosion to exhaust centre silencer, crack to o/s/f bumper, slight dent to n/s/r wheel rim,

tyre tread depths; both front tyres 5.0mm, n/s/r 8.0mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 205/50/16w front rear v rated.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,330 miles

tread depths:n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size:205/50/16V.

very slight play in steering rack and slightly damp, damage to front bumper.

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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BT53 LHW 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 64.7%.

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 BT53 LHW, 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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BT53 LHW is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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