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BU54 OWP

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,018 mi
Last recorded75,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OWP
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,018 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 75,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 74,611 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 74,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 72,590 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 72,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,852 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 71,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,094 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Fail 19 Nov 2018 65,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres perishing slightly

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 52,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres perishing slightly

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,376 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,743 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,998 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 23,934 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 23,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 21,592 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,136 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 15,239 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,408 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 13,387 miles

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)

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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BU54 OWP is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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The MOT history for BU54 OWP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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