MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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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