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VU53 FND

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,346 mi
Last recorded53,346 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FND
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,339 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,752 miles

Offside Rear Light unit broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 52,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Light unit broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,215 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 52,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,472 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,915 miles

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

both rear tyres deterioated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,237 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,358 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,466 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 6,600 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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VU53 FND is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU53 FND, 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 VU53 FND registered?

VU53 FND is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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