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GJ53 BVW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,914 mi
Last recorded109,914 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BVW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,914 miles

Front exhaust flexible deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,676 miles

handbrake travel

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads worn low

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,294 miles

long h/brake travel

Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outter edge

offside rear tyre cracking on outter edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 79,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outter edge

offside rear tyre cracking on outter edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,689 miles

hand brake long travel

near side front wheel damage

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,315 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 69,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre and rear exhaust system corrodedand blowing,stone chip front windscreen.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,495 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded and blowing,front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 55,129 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front fog lamp lens broken,rear exhaust slight blow,

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,170 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Fail 15 Aug 2008 42,170 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,639 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 27,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre inner edge 0mm

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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GJ53 BVW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJ53 BVW, 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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GJ53 BVW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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