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GK53 YWV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,941 mi
Last recorded77,941 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YWV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,941 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,927 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,388 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Exhaust corroded throughout

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 73,388 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Exhaust corroded throughout

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,691 miles

Front driveshaft gaitors perishing

Headlamp beam image deterioating O/S and N/S

OSF wheel has small dent in inner wheel rim

Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,010 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,151 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,069 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,409 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,953 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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GK53 YWV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK53 YWV, 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 GK53 YWV registered?

GK53 YWV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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