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BU54 OLV

2005 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,559 mi
Last recorded51,559 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OLV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,559 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank showing corrosion

oil leak

under trays fitted

underside showing corrosion

wiper blades smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 50,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking 205 50r16

nearside rear door difficult to open from outside

Fail 23 Jul 2013 45,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel tank showing corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,834 miles

fuel tank showing corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery light on dash

middle and rear exhaust detereating heavly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

battery light on dash

middle and rear exhaust detereating heavly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,625 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 25,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades have been replaced 18"

object from mirror ... has been removed and placed on n/s/f seat ( metal chain is incomplete)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,093 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 18,085 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,862 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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BU54 OLV is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU54 OLV, 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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BU54 OLV is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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