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MX05 WHF

2005 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,858 mi
Last recorded80,858 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 WHF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,346 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 75,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 68,052 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,951 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,027 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,553 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,081 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,992 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,909 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 12,909 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 9,198 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 8,460 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 7,630 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 6,747 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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MX05 WHF is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX05 WHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX05 WHF registered?

MX05 WHF is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is MX05 WHF safe to buy?

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