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KR53 RPU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,914 mi
Last recorded107,914 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 RPU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 107,914 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,957 miles

nearside front shock absorber slight dampness

s r s light on

Fail 17 Apr 2012 96,957 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil filter leaking

handbrake lever has no reserve travel

nearside front shock absorber slight dampness

s r s light on

Pass 4 May 2011 88,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 86,914 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 86,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,551 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,380 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,738 miles

Engine management light coming on intermitantly.

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

Strong smell coming from exhaust

Pass 2 May 2007 42,931 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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KR53 RPU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KR53 RPU, 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 KR53 RPU registered?

KR53 RPU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is KR53 RPU safe to buy?

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