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SH53 HTC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HTC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cover damaged (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,779 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cover damaged (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,377 miles

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

a/v no air bag warning light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,052 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge(195/55/16)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 79,052 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing inner edge(195/55/16)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,725 miles

Both rear tyres cracking badly on treadface(205/50/R16)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2012 75,725 miles

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

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres cracking badly on treadface(205/50/R16)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,341 miles

Both rear tyres have side wall cracks.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,341 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,441 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,383 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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SH53 HTC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH53 HTC, 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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SH53 HTC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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