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RE05 ACU

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,099 mi
Last recorded101,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ACU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,099 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 101,089 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2016 91,713 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rrear section join (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,293 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slighty featherd on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,152 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

rear exhaust section rusty

small nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,149 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

front discs rusty

rear exhaust section rusty

small nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,659 miles

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Tested iN Wet Conditions

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,055 miles

slight leak from steering rack

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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RE05 ACU is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE05 ACU, 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.

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What year was RE05 ACU registered?

RE05 ACU is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RE05 ACU safe to buy?

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