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RX55 BWJ

2005 Rover Streetwise

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,346 mi
Last recorded66,346 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 BWJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 66,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 62,570 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 62,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,127 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 58,125 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp brighter than offside

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,097 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp brighter than offside

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 40,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 36,800 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 36,798 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 30,911 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 30,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,459 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 23,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,905 miles

Covers fitted to o/side and n/side outer cills.

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Slight dampness on steering rack but no leaks found.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 20,878 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to o/side and n/side outer cills.

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Slight dampness on steering rack but no leaks found.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,670 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil dampness at steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2011 17,610 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil dampness at steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 11,894 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RX55 BWJ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RX55 BWJ, 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 RX55 BWJ registered?

RX55 BWJ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is RX55 BWJ safe to buy?

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