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VK54 RVU

2004 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,376 mi
Last recorded93,376 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 RVU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 93,376 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 93,376 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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 14 Jul 2015 82,765 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but does not feel rough

Fail 18 Jul 2014 76,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear & offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy at the time of test when rotated does not feel rough

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,479 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear & offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy at the time of test when rotated does not feel rough

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,199 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,925 miles

Exhaust centre scilencer corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 62,924 miles

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

Exhaust centre scilencer corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,191 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,875 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,691 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,604 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 15,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,776 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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VK54 RVU is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 VK54 RVU, 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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VK54 RVU is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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