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RK53 NCF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

229,912 mi
Last recorded229,912 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NCF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 229,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 227,515 miles

Anti sip provision brake pedal worn

Anti slip provision clutch pedal missing

Corrosion to coolant pipe across rear of engine

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front springs

Cracks in auxiliary belt

Exhaust rubber mounting in front of silencer split but system still adequately supported

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 227,008 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Anti sip provision brake pedal worn

Anti slip provision clutch pedal missing

Corrosion to coolant pipe across rear of engine

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front springs

Cracks in auxiliary belt

Exhaust rubber mounting in front of silencer split but system still adequately supported

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 219,114 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 219,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 210,561 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gearbox oil leak

handbrake long travel

osf wheel slightly binding ??

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 210,561 miles

gearbox oil leak

handbrake long travel

osf wheel slightly binding ??

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2013 200,543 miles

Different wheels and tyres fitted to vehicle at time of retest

Fail 20 Dec 2013 200,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2013 189,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 185,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 185,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 174,978 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 174,895 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 163,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 152,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 149,193 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 131,326 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 131,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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RK53 NCF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RK53 NCF, 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 RK53 NCF registered?

RK53 NCF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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