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VA53 ERX

2004 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,613 mi
Last recorded53,613 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 ERX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,613 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyrs slightly deteriorated and small cracks

sills covered

under body slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2017 53,613 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyrs slightly deteriorated and small cracks

sills covered

under body slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 52,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,496 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 51,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,552 miles

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

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

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

Oil filter leaking, replaced with new to cure

Rear tyres 'feathered' on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2012 48,042 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,655 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,653 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,042 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,187 miles

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

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

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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VA53 ERX is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,781 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 VA53 ERX, 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 22 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA53 ERX registered?

VA53 ERX is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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