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MF53 HLN

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,235 mi
Last recorded87,235 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HLN
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,235 miles

Engine has an oil leak.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s & n/s floor to sills corroded.

O/s & n/s outer sills corroding.

O/s & n/s/r chassis & under sills corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 87,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine has an oil leak.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s & n/s floor to sills corroded.

O/s & n/s outer sills corroding.

O/s & n/s/r chassis & under sills corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,157 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 71,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,371 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 65,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 62,631 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2012 62,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,137 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant bottle empty

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,061 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 24,955 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,694 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 HLN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HLN, 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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MF53 HLN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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