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GV53 BBU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,662 mi
Last recorded72,662 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 BBU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,662 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 72,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 72,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,804 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 71,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 68,401 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,904 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,252 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 62,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,650 miles

rear box in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,451 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,442 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,300 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,058 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 51,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,482 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,481 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,479 miles

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

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

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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GV53 BBU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV53 BBU, 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 GV53 BBU registered?

GV53 BBU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is GV53 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 BBU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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