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BU04 ULM

2004 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,482 mi
Last recorded109,482 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,413 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 105,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,881 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 99,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,182 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight sweat at rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 95,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight sweat at rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,504 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,131 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 83,131 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,961 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,668 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,552 miles

engine oil level is well below minimum mark

Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,483 miles

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

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

engine oil level is well below minimum mark

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,305 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre tread is worn close to tread markers

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has worn adversely on outer tread

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,811 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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BU04 ULM is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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