MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear tyre nailed
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust centre and rear corroded on joint
Rear tyres 2-3mm
Centre exhaust split slightly around silencer
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front tyres 1.6-2mm 205/50R16V
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre exhaust split slightly around silencer
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front tyres 1.6-2mm 205/50R16V
Rear tyres 2-3mm
Rear tyres 2-3mm
How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?
Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 RGV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 BU53 RGV, 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 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BU53 RGV registered?
BU53 RGV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is BU53 RGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 RGV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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