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BU05 AAF

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,827 mi
Last recorded82,827 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 AAF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,785 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 74,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,533 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,968 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 64,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on dash

sill. covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 56,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on dash

sill. covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2013 52,264 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2013 52,264 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,075 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 46,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front wipers juddering

N/s/r wing trim coming away

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 20 May 2010 34,106 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,669 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,562 miles

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

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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BU05 AAF is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,820 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 BU05 AAF, 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 21 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 AAF is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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