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FV53 VFW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,715 mi
Last recorded53,715 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VFW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,715 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r side lights are always on.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 53,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r side lights are always on.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,316 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 50,301 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,452 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 43,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 40,519 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,072 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,128 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 25,128 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,884 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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FV53 VFW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 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 FV53 VFW, 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 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV53 VFW registered?

FV53 VFW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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