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RV53 EJF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,290 mi
Last recorded54,290 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 EJF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 54,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,290 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,409 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,630 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Perishing (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Radiator Showing Signs Of Leakage

Fail 13 Jan 2012 43,629 miles

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

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Perishing (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Radiator Showing Signs Of Leakage

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,116 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,893 miles

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,333 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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RV53 EJF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RV53 EJF, 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 RV53 EJF registered?

RV53 EJF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is RV53 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 EJF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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