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VU04 XCF

2004 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,888 mi
Last recorded49,888 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XCF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,888 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering inner rack joint has slight play

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

battery slight loose,may require attention

Fail 25 Apr 2016 49,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering inner rack joint has slight play

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

battery slight loose,may require attention

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,717 miles

all tyres perrished

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres have slight tread distorsion

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,425 miles

nsf tyre worn

nsr tyre worn

Fail 4 Aug 2014 37,424 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf tyre worn

nsr tyre worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,507 miles

205/50 x 16

Front brake pads worn

Fail 10 Jun 2013 31,506 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

205/50 x 16

Front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,756 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 28,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,991 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 23,991 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,058 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,236 miles

Horn noise incorrect

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

Rear doors stiff

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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VU04 XCF is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU04 XCF, 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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VU04 XCF is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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