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SG53 RYO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,606 mi
Last recorded80,606 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RYO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2019 80,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,143 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,642 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 73,642 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 73,639 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,524 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,671 miles

General underbody corrosion in numerous places.

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offisde rear tyre cracking .

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 47,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,933 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,861 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 27,861 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,853 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 25,853 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,836 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,314 miles

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

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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SG53 RYO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG53 RYO, 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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SG53 RYO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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