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BX05 OYO

2005 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,517 mi
Last recorded89,517 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OYO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 89,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,193 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 84,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 76,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted to both sills and not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 3 Dec 2022 70,401 miles

advise hand travle number plates poor big exust fited

Fail 3 Dec 2022 70,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise hand travle number plates poor big exust fited

Pass 11 Sep 2021 64,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion underside of body

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2019 60,474 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 57,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 52,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and perished

Fail 3 May 2017 52,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and perished

Pass 5 May 2016 47,271 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,991 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre touching war bars recomend early renewal 185/55r15 82h

windscreen washers badly aligned

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,425 miles

hand brake travel near legal limit

seepage from power steering rack

wiper blades in poor condition, failure to replace may result in damage to screen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,501 miles

hand brake travel near legal limit

seepage from power steering rack

Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hand brake travel near legal limit

seepage from power steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,658 miles

SRS light on [part of test commencing April 2012]

hand brake travel high

Fail 22 Mar 2012 37,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS light on [part of test commencing April 2012]

hand brake travel high

Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,793 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated recomend early renewal

hand brake travel high

seepage from power steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,674 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,358 miles

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

rear silencer rusty /blowing to legal limit recomend immediate renewal

slight seepage from power steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,133 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake binding /pads very low recomend immediate attention

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,133 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake binding /pads very low recomend immediate attention

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 OYO is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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