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SY55 AKU

2005 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,086 mi
Last recorded31,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 AKU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 31,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 30,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 29,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 28,589 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near axle mountings (undersealed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 26,868 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Complete underside undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 26,835 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Lower crossmember holed and excessive corrosion (mounting for suspension arms front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Spring seat corroded & weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Spring seat corroded & weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Complete underside undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 25,442 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 25,276 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet brake pipe support rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fuel tank straps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,498 miles

fuel tank rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2018 21,671 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 20,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,757 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 16,734 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 13,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,345 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,499 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 11,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SY55 AKU is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 SY55 AKU, 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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SY55 AKU is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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