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BX05 BGU

2005 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,058 mi
Last recorded51,058 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BGU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 51,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

seal covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2024 51,046 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 44,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 42,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 42,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 41,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,513 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 40,513 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,441 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 39,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,921 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 37,921 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,756 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,331 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,380 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,420 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 31,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,963 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 26,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,095 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,812 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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BX05 BGU is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX05 BGU, 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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BX05 BGU is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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