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VU04 XXA

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,524 mi
Last recorded48,524 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XXA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,524 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 48,524 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,977 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

accident damage to n/s/f wing & front bumper

clutch pedal rubber worn through

n/s/f wiper blade split but clearing windscreen

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/f wiper blade split but clearing windscreen

removed items from drivers view prior to test

slight engine oil leak

used internal adjuster to recheck headlights

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,175 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2014 45,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,032 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

front wipers poor

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2013 40,032 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs lipped

front wipers poor

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,719 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 27,748 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,724 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,767 miles

Long hand brake travel

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,773 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 17,773 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XXA is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red 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 VU04 XXA, 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 VU04 XXA registered?

VU04 XXA is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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