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SO03 YFB

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,322 mi
Last recorded47,322 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 YFB
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,322 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,341 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,341 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,940 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,691 miles

Brake disc slightly pitted offside front

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,154 miles

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,581 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 34,581 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 30,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,931 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 26,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,115 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,346 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 23,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SO03 YFB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red 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 SO03 YFB, 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 SO03 YFB registered?

SO03 YFB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is SO03 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 YFB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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