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VF53 GNU

2004 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 GNU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,199 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 77,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,814 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,680 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,774 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,445 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,045 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,043 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,500 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,368 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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VF53 GNU 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 92.9%.

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 VF53 GNU, 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 VF53 GNU registered?

VF53 GNU is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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