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VA53 JGX

2004 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,708 mi
Last recorded92,708 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JGX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 92,708 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 86,996 miles

Front EXHAUST RUBBER CRACKING AND O/S/F AND N/S/F OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKING

N/S/F AND O/S/F DROP LINK BUSHES STARTED TO SPLIT

OIL LEAK AND WATER LEVEL EXPANSION TANK LOW

Fail 22 Dec 2015 86,964 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front EXHAUST RUBBER CRACKING AND O/S/F AND N/S/F OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKING

N/S/F AND O/S/F DROP LINK BUSHES STARTED TO SPLIT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL LEAK AND WATER LEVEL EXPANSION TANK LOW

SECOND LAMDA SENSOR WIRES BEEN CUT AND BLANK FITTED IN EXHAUST

Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,231 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake pads low

Fail 22 Oct 2013 73,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,110 miles

SRS light eluminating indicating a fault with seat belts

Fail 13 Nov 2012 72,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

SRS light eluminating indicating a fault with seat belts

Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,329 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 67,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,520 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,775 miles

rear wiper split

slight seepage from end of rack gaiter

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,466 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 JGX is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JGX, 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 JGX registered?

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

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