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MF53 HLE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,766 mi
Last recorded49,766 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HLE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,766 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 49,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low2mm on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,141 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 44,141 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,275 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,742 miles

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

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

Fail 11 Mar 2008 30,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,934 miles

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

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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MF53 HLE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF53 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

MF53 HLE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is MF53 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 HLE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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