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GY53 VJV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,864 mi
Last recorded51,864 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VJV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,864 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear all exhaust deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. 195/55r16

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2017 744,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear all exhaust deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. 195/55r16

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,274 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 47,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,319 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,365 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,521 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and both rear tyres are perrishing

rear fuel lines are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,765 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

petrol pipes rusted not leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2012 20,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

petrol pipes rusted not leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,819 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension parts corroded

both rear tyres perrishing

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,201 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mamagement light on

off side rear tyre perrishing and a cut in tread

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2009 14,905 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mamagement light on

off side rear tyre perrishing and a cut in tread

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,973 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,446 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 VJV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY53 VJV, 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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GY53 VJV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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