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BX05 OWP

2005 Rover Streetwise

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,499 mi
Last recorded90,499 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,499 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2024 85,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 85,590 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 84,569 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 84,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,594 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,127 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 79,127 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,020 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,994 miles

airbag light on

Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,261 miles

n/s/r side light bulb bright,possible wrong wattage bulb

Pass 6 May 2008 34,419 miles

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)

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 OWP is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWP, 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 OWP registered?

BX05 OWP is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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