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VK05 MFX

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,023 mi
Last recorded100,023 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 MFX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,023 miles

front brake discs worn

front flexi exhaust blowing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front top strut bearing slightly siezed

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,022 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

front flexi exhaust blowing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front top strut bearing slightly siezed

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,826 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 89,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on insdie edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 65,586 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 65,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,168 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 14 Jul 2011 55,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,192 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 30,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,371 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 15,371 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,058 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 15,058 miles

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

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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VK05 MFX is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,820 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 VK05 MFX, 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 21 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK05 MFX is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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