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BX54 JBU

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,820 mi
Last recorded97,820 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 JBU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,820 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 97,817 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside front within 30 cm of track control arm mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill, but out with 30 cm of stress point and steering point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all welding covered in underseal

steering lock faulty but car has imobilizer

Fail 23 Oct 2019 92,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside D bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill, but out with 30 cm of stress point and steering point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering lock faulty but car has imobilizer

Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just passes (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot/seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated offside of speedo not light up (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 83,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just passes (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot/seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated offside of speedo not light up (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST PASSES, strongly suggest having this replaced asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.3.2)

sill trims fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,759 miles

Fuel tank corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 60,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel tank corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,712 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

Power steering rack slight leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,432 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,993 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake lever has side movement working ok at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2012 31,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake lever has side movement working ok at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,744 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 23,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,658 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 17,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 14,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,918 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,390 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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BX54 JBU is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,781 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 BX54 JBU, 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 22 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX54 JBU is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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