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KV53 JFG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,877 mi
Last recorded38,877 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JFG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 38,877 miles

plastic covers fitted over both outer sills

Fail 18 Oct 2022 38,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted over both outer sills

Pass 15 Sep 2021 33,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,543 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 30,543 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 28,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,818 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 20 Nov 2017 24,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,194 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 23 Nov 2015 24,194 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 21 Nov 2014 22,947 miles

plastic outer sill guards fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,820 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 28,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 20,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,373 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,958 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,871 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,775 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 127,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Slight travel in hand brake cable

Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,559 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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KV53 JFG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

KV53 JFG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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