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KV53 JHF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,717 mi
Last recorded40,717 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JHF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 40,717 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 39,565 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 39,565 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 37,151 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,151 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 33,376 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 33,376 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,745 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 22,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 22,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 9,777 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 9,004 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 JHF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JHF, 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 JHF registered?

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

Is KV53 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 JHF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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