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SV55 DXO

2005 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,016 mi
Last recorded55,016 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 DXO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 49,714 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 49,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 45,983 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 45,983 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,681 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 39,681 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,799 miles

Oil leak slight leakk from power steering rack area ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Mar 2018 34,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front ns wiper split ,clearing screen ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak slight leakk from power steering rack area ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,923 miles

Centre Exhaust section corroded

Exhaust front flex joint corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear Axle bush deteriorating

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 30,923 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust section corroded

Exhaust front flex joint corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear Axle bush deteriorating

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,714 miles

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Aug 2015 27,713 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all suspension components corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2014 24,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all suspension components corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,835 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all suspention components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,647 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,349 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres have perised sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,584 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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SV55 DXO is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV55 DXO, 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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SV55 DXO is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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