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BX05 OWA

2005 Rover Streetwise

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,678 mi
Last recorded59,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 59,678 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre stop light not working

unable to open boot

Fail 2 Jun 2016 59,558 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre stop light not working

unable to open boot

Pass 28 May 2015 55,171 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,443 miles

both front arb link rod rubbers perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front arb link rod rubbers perishing

Pass 20 May 2013 46,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 40,546 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 40,534 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 28,573 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 28,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,418 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 18,209 miles

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 22 May 2008 18,209 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 OWA is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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