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GK04 XEL

2004 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,039 mi
Last recorded61,039 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 XEL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,039 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment very slight lateral movement under load (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 61,035 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment very slight lateral movement under load (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 50,161 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 43,772 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres worn low on edges

hand brake travel very high

radiator poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2013 43,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres worn low on edges

hand brake travel very high

radiator poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,628 miles

both front cv boots perished

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 5 Jan 2013 41,640 miles

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

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

both front cv boots perished

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 6 Jan 2012 39,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres very low

exhaust well corroded in places

front discs well worn

front pads very low

tyre size 205/50/16

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,435 miles

both front tyres very low

exhaust well corroded in places

front discs well worn

front pads very low

tyre size 205/50/16

Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,627 miles

Aux belt perished

Front pads getting low

N/s/f tyre getting low

O/s/f tyre close to limit

Washer jets poor

Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,664 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,618 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,359 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 22,011 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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GK04 XEL is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK04 XEL, 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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What year was GK04 XEL registered?

GK04 XEL is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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