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GX05 LFK

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,066 mi
Last recorded78,066 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 LFK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front exhaust rubber missing

some travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Dec 2020 78,066 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front exhaust rubber missing

some travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,883 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 72,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,238 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexi deteriated

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 50,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,145 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak from Gearbox.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,510 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 32,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,343 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,987 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,974 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,039 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 26,038 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,096 miles

has minor cut in osr tyre side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,186 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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GX05 LFK is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,820 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 GX05 LFK, 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 21 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX05 LFK registered?

GX05 LFK is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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