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BX05 LXA

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,471 mi
Last recorded91,471 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LXA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,039 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,268 miles

fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,694 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,699 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,696 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,487 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 LXA is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LXA, 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 BX05 LXA registered?

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

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