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SW53 AMU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,380 mi
Last recorded34,380 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 AMU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,525 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 28,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,151 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,175 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 26,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,169 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 24,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,448 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 20,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,602 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 13,602 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 10,721 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

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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SW53 AMU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue 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 SW53 AMU, 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 SW53 AMU registered?

SW53 AMU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SW53 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 AMU 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.

Does SW53 AMU have outstanding finance?

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