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MF05 ABZ

2005 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,669 mi
Last recorded88,669 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ABZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,587 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 83,587 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 75,185 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 75,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 66,515 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 66,515 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 58,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 50,571 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 50,571 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,572 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 43,870 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2014 39,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 May 2013 33,776 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall cracked/deteriorated

rear n/s tyre side wall cracking

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 May 2012 29,173 miles

exhausts starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear and side wall starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate/cracking

rear o/sn/s rear tyre side wall starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2011 25,921 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 May 2011 25,921 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 May 2010 21,600 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2010 21,600 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Mar 2009 17,153 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads starting to wear

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,153 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,042 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

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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MF05 ABZ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,820 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 MF05 ABZ, 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 21 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF05 ABZ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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