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BX05 LWK

2005 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,311 mi
Last recorded89,311 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LWK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,311 miles

area around rear suspension bushes/ mountings corroded and weak

rear main suspension bushes poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2020 89,151 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

area around rear suspension bushes/ mountings corroded and weak

rear main suspension bushes poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limits (5.2.3 (e))

both rear main suspension bushes poor condition

sill covers fitted advise removal and inspection of sills

Fail 13 Aug 2019 81,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked with 12 inches of rear suspension frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limits (5.2.3 (e))

both rear main suspension bushes poor condition

sill covers fitted advise removal and inspection of sills

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,692 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,560 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Aug 2016 64,550 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,820 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,973 miles

N/SREAR TYRE SIDE WALL SMALLCRACKS

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 15 Jul 2013 50,442 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 50,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,297 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 45,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,566 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2011 40,566 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 34,093 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,339 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 26,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 LWK is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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