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SY53 YRU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,509 mi
Last recorded65,509 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YRU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,509 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,293 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,543 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,917 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,854 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,433 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER SURFACE TO 1.6.MM

Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,262 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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SY53 YRU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SY53 YRU, 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 SY53 YRU registered?

SY53 YRU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SY53 YRU safe to buy?

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