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BX05 LWJ

2005 Rover Streetwise

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,150 mi
Last recorded56,150 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LWJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,150 miles

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

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

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

em light on

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,543 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

eml on

exhaust flxi pipe poor

sill covers fitterd

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,840 miles

EM light stays on

Fail 28 Mar 2013 37,840 miles

EM light stays on

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,199 miles

hand brake needs adjustment

Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,161 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

hand brake needs adjustment

wipers not checked

Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,212 miles

EM light stays on

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,212 miles

EM light stays on

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,008 miles

drivers wiper needs replacing

oil filter leeking

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,941 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,491 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 LWJ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BX05 LWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 LWJ registered?

BX05 LWJ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BX05 LWJ safe to buy?

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