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BX05 ZXG

2005 Rover Streetwise

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,168 mi
Last recorded80,168 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZXG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,168 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 80,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,922 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 75,922 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,977 miles

Both front antiroll bar link bushes worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front tyre has been previously run flat and side walls damaged. Advise immediate renewal.

Slight oil leak noted onto front subframe. MONITOR

Slight wear in off side steering tie bar

Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front antiroll bar link bushes worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front tyre has been previously run flat and side walls damaged. Advise immediate renewal.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight oil leak noted onto front subframe. MONITOR

Slight wear in off side steering tie bar

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,168 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 65,168 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,940 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 58,940 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,270 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,291 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 ZXG is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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