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BU04 UES

2004 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,795 mi
Last recorded60,795 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UES
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,795 miles

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (inside door shut) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp around pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches have surface corrosion. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Fail 24 Aug 2018 60,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (inside door shut) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp around pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches have surface corrosion. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,695 miles

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass mounting loose (8.1.2a)

Outer sill covers fitted and inner wheel arch liners fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp around pinion area (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills and chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 58,695 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass mounting loose (8.1.2a)

Outer sill covers fitted and inner wheel arch liners fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp around pinion area (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills and chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general underbody surface corosion

nearside rear wheel arch missing

Fail 1 Jun 2015 46,060 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level light on

general underbody surface corosion

nearside rear wheel arch missing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,484 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 42,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,545 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 39,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,645 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside wiper BORDERLINE

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,038 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2007 19,038 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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BU04 UES is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU04 UES, 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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BU04 UES is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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