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BX05 OYW

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,756 mi
Last recorded112,756 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 112,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,570 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,439 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery slightly insecure

exhaust middle and rear sections starting to deteriorate/corrode

power steering rack moist with fluid

Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,438 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery slightly insecure

exhaust middle and rear sections starting to deteriorate/corrode

power steering rack moist with fluid

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,278 miles

front brake pad wear borderline

Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,278 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pad wear borderline

Pass 19 Feb 2011 68,167 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 68,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f wiper blade split & rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 20 Feb 2010 56,897 miles

ADVISE-NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INNER TREAD.

Fail 20 Feb 2010 56,897 miles

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

ADVISE-NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INNER TREAD.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 46,084 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades smearing screen

power steering belt cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,094 miles

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

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 OYW is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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