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MJ53 SCV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,332 mi
Last recorded71,332 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SCV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 71,332 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 71,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

outer sills corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 66,657 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 May 2016 66,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 May 2015 61,326 miles

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

exhaust flexipipe damaged

loud abnormal noise coming from engine bay

Fail 1 May 2015 61,326 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 58,356 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 58,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,944 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 45,935 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,392 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 19,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise n/s/f indicator lens missing

advise o/s/r wheel rim slight buckle

advise slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,390 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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MJ53 SCV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ53 SCV, 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 MJ53 SCV registered?

MJ53 SCV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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