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KR53 TKJ

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,978 mi
Last recorded98,978 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 TKJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,978 miles

rear parking brake lever has little reserve traval

small cracks appearing on n/s/r tyre sidewalls

Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,390 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 94,379 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/f tyre outer worn

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,617 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,600 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2013 79,654 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 79,654 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,277 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,952 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer tread starting to wear

Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,834 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 56,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,299 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,636 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 38,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TKJ is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TKJ, 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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What year was KR53 TKJ registered?

KR53 TKJ is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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