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HX05 RFZ

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,638 mi
Last recorded19,638 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 RFZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 19,638 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 18,726 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 18,726 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 15,984 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 14,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,624 miles

Centre to rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2016 13,009 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2015 12,310 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 12,310 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 11,433 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 11,433 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,525 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2013 10,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front pads worn

slight oil leak from steering rack

tracking recomended

Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,471 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,456 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,327 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

radiator in poor condition

wiper blades split but still clear the screen

Pass 20 Jul 2009 6,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,911 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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HX05 RFZ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,820 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 HX05 RFZ, 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 21 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 HX05 RFZ registered?

HX05 RFZ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 RFZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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