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MF53 HKZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,452 mi
Last recorded63,452 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HKZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,452 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer treads wear

Fail 29 Oct 2011 63,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre outer treads wear

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,687 miles

parking brake slightly high travel when operated

Fail 21 Oct 2010 54,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake slightly high travel when operated

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,890 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,647 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 12,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,574 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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MF53 HKZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF53 HKZ, 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 MF53 HKZ registered?

MF53 HKZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is MF53 HKZ safe to buy?

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