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BU53 RGY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,628 mi
Last recorded83,628 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 RGY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,628 miles

N/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 15 Mar 2019 83,628 miles

N/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake pipe union corroded at flexi

Fail 8 Mar 2018 75,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake pipe union corroded at flexi

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,655 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,448 miles

o/s n/s front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,726 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 64,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,949 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 49,662 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,478 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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BU53 RGY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

BU53 RGY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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