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HG53 PTU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,469 mi
Last recorded97,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 PTU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,515 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,011 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 58,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 48,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,929 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2009 23,872 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 23,872 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,872 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,225 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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HG53 PTU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG53 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG53 PTU registered?

HG53 PTU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is HG53 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 PTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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