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VA53 VEM

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,104 mi
Last recorded81,104 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 81,104 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 76,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,619 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/sf o/s/f tyres perished

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 22 May 2012 58,619 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front brake disc has got hot blue

n/sf o/s/f tyres perished

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 27 May 2011 46,904 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 46,900 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,379 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,382 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,270 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 VEM is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

VA53 VEM is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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