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RK53 OPL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,468 mi
Last recorded90,468 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OPL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,468 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 90,468 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,612 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 66,559 miles

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

headlamp on lower limit

nearside tyre side wall small mark

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,559 miles

headlamp on lower limit

nearside tyre side wall small mark

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,414 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both abs sensor rings cracked

zr tyre fitted on n/s/r other 3tyres r rated

Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,414 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both abs sensor rings cracked

zr tyre fitted on n/s/r other 3tyres r rated

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,107 miles

N/S/R Tail Gate & Bumper damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2009 53,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,429 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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RK53 OPL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OPL, 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 OPL registered?

RK53 OPL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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