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GY53 VFO

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,377 mi
Last recorded94,377 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VFO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 94,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Inner cut in side wall

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 90,480 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Inner cut in side wall

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,243 miles

Both front ABS rings damaged.

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

Heat shield loose.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 75,243 miles

Both front ABS rings damaged.

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

Heat shield loose.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,681 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 65,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,788 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished and very slightly mis-shapen

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 53,788 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished and very slightly mis-shapen

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,018 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight freeplay in steering rack nearside

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,801 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,976 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,810 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,906 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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GY53 VFO is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY53 VFO, 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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GY53 VFO is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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