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BX05 LXB

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,593 mi
Last recorded56,593 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 LXB
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight power steering leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot can not be opened

slight power steering leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,708 miles

front b/pads look low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,742 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,361 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,310 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 21,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LXB is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue 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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

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

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