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KV53 HHG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,641 mi
Last recorded57,641 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HHG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light wiper scuffing (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gator misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 57,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light wiper scuffing (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gator misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,375 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated misting of oil (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 56,348 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated misting of oil (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,123 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated misting of oil to inner clip (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

battery loose in clamp

Fail 2 Dec 2015 55,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated misting of oil to inner clip (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

battery loose in clamp

Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 53,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,429 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,337 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,606 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,306 miles

front screen has damage caused by wipers

Fail 26 Oct 2009 37,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front screen has damage caused by wipers

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,885 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r inner arch cover fouling tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2007 29,945 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KV53 HHG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHG, 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 KV53 HHG registered?

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

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