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MA53 EHG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

49,387 mi
Last recorded49,387 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 EHG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 49,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,210 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 49,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 48,912 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,520 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,696 miles

EML Light illuminated.

Rear screen wash not working.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 47,696 miles

EML Light illuminated.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear screen wash not working.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,676 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 45,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 43,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,914 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,512 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 42,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,363 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 39,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,687 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,601 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 28,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,685 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 24,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MA53 EHG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MA53 EHG, 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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MA53 EHG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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