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BU54 OSW

2005 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,299 mi
Last recorded59,299 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OSW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,299 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,424 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,619 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking at time of test

oil leak

osr tyre condition poor

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,095 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 41,789 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,480 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 37,471 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,789 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 32,786 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,621 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 23,618 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

wiper blades in poor condition advise replacement.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play to offside and nearside of steering rack arms

Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,838 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade split

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 OSW is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BU54 OSW, 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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What year was BU54 OSW registered?

BU54 OSW is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is BU54 OSW safe to buy?

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