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KG53 EFE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,536 mi
Last recorded91,536 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 EFE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 91,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,031 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,811 miles

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

slight distortion to n/s/r tyre and nail in tread

Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

high level brake light inop

slight distortion to n/s/r tyre and nail in tread

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,686 miles

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

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

centre brake light in-op

screws in both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,540 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

power steering belt starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,571 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 23,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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KG53 EFE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KG53 EFE, 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 KG53 EFE registered?

KG53 EFE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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