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PK53 MPZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,232 mi
Last recorded86,232 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 MPZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front top strut mounts are corroded

both rear tyres has nails in them

exhaust mounts are corroded

heater switch missing

oil filter corroded

some of the dash board missing

Pass 11 Oct 2014 78,468 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,723 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,723 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,289 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 66,289 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,543 miles

dampness around steering rack

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2011 62,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dampness around steering rack

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,546 miles

dampness around steering rack gaitors

long travel on hand brake

Fail 14 Oct 2010 58,546 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

dampness around steering rack gaitors

long travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,684 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres have 2.8mm left

long travel on hand brake

oil leak from steering rack

rear wiper worn and split

Fail 13 Oct 2009 53,684 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front tyres have 2.8mm left

long travel on hand brake

oil leak from steering rack

rear wiper worn and split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,951 miles

long travel on handbrake

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,259 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 38,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,668 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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PK53 MPZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PK53 MPZ, 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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PK53 MPZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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