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SP53 OCO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,454 mi
Last recorded101,454 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OCO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,454 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded parts of main brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking in tread area ()

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

both rear wheel cylinders showing slight corrosion

engine oil leak near filter & switch area

fuel lines corroded but not leaking at time of test

radiator top hose has balloon on top

slight dampness steering rack area

underbody showing deterioration/corrosion in prescribed areas not seriously weakened at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,852 miles

Offside Front brake very slight bind

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking in tread area ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2016 97,809 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake very slight bind

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking in tread area ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,685 miles

engine oil leak (crankshaft area)

nail in offside rear tyre

slight dampness steering rack area

Fail 1 Oct 2015 92,685 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front support bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak (crankshaft area)

nail in offside rear tyre

slight dampness steering rack area

Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,893 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre cracked.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blade rubbers slightly torn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,530 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,647 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 40,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,258 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SP53 OCO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SP53 OCO, 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 SP53 OCO registered?

SP53 OCO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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