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R55 RLW

2004 Rover Streetwise

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,598 mi
Last recorded119,598 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 RLW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 119,598 miles

Battery insecure

rear wiper blade is split

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2011 119,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Battery insecure

rear wiper blade is split

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 117,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 108,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,567 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 67,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,335 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 28,335 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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R55 RLW is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,781 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 R55 RLW, 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 22 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R55 RLW registered?

R55 RLW is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is R55 RLW safe to buy?

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