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VA53 JFE

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,198 mi
Last recorded46,198 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,198 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 46,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,564 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

engine check light on

Fail 24 Oct 2016 42,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

engine check light on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,122 miles

engine management light on dash

rear exhuast box slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2015 38,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on dash

rear exhuast box slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,902 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 34,902 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,491 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 31,401 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,111 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 23,120 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 23,119 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 20,134 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 20,134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,459 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,669 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 JFE is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VA53 JFE, 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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VA53 JFE is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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