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BT53 WUU

2004 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WUU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,320 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,291 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 91,291 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Broken (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,511 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer drive shaft boot perrished

Fail 2 Apr 2015 83,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both outer drive shaft boot perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,291 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,992 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 68,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 67,170 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,149 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 35,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,267 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,878 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,639 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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BT53 WUU is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Blue 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 BT53 WUU, 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 WUU is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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