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DC53 MVG

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,409 mi
Last recorded88,409 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 MVG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,466 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 75,302 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit at 2mm

offside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall

vehicle auxillary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 51,625 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 51,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 46,990 miles

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall worn

o/s rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 1 Jul 2011 46,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall worn

o/s rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,557 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,820 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,298 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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DC53 MVG is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DC53 MVG, 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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DC53 MVG is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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