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HJ04 XBG

2004 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,729 mi
Last recorded58,729 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 XBG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 58,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 54,016 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 54,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,555 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 46,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,810 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 42,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 42,155 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,447 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

all four coil springs slightly corroded

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2017 39,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

all four coil springs slightly corroded

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,906 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corrored

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

exhaust back box slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise covers on sills

advise rear box rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise covers on sills

advise rear box rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,459 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,085 miles

advise covers on sills

Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,085 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise covers on sills

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,330 miles

advise covers on sills

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,667 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 29,667 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,650 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,054 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,152 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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HJ04 XBG is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 HJ04 XBG, 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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HJ04 XBG is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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