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KV53 HGC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,264 mi
Last recorded80,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HGC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,986 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 7,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,766 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,392 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 72,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,355 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front driveshaft inner gaitor insecure

slight deterioration on both wiper blades

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,576 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 64,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,570 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,656 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 36,753 miles

HAND BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

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

Fail 27 Jan 2007 36,753 miles

HAND BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KV53 HGC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV53 HGC, 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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KV53 HGC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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