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VA53 JCU

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JCU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 81,137 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,286 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,571 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 53,571 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,107 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,101 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,896 miles

hand brake close to end of travel

Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,317 miles

Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,316 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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VA53 JCU is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA53 JCU registered?

VA53 JCU is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is VA53 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 JCU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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