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VA53 VFR

2004 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,231 mi
Last recorded75,231 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 75,231 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 64,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,670 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 61,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery not secured.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,951 miles

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

deterioration in rear exhaust system

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,216 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,634 miles

battery loose under bonnet slight movement

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,740 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 35,721 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,306 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,278 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 VFR 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 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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