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HG53 PUO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,043 mi
Last recorded145,043 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 145,043 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 145,043 miles

Offside 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)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 133,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

mil on

Pass 15 Nov 2014 133,621 miles

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

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

mil on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 127,796 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 124,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 124,859 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,013 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine very rattly dureing test oil ok

Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,756 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 71,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,620 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 49,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,644 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 34,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,324 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 PUO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG53 PUO, 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 HG53 PUO registered?

HG53 PUO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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