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VA53 JGU

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,214 mi
Last recorded82,214 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 82,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,388 miles

foot pedals have aftermarket covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not secure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

foot pedals have aftermarket covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,674 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,328 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,482 miles

exhaust int.pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,637 miles

nearside rear tyre valve deterioting

Fail 27 Oct 2014 59,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,065 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 59,062 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Dec 2012 54,866 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,924 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,300 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 42,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear belt not checked.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,945 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,853 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 JGU 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 78.9%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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