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VU54 XAG

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,640 mi
Last recorded89,640 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XAG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,640 miles

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

Nearside Front accident damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,136 miles

both front tyres 2mm

colour both front indicators

condition both rear axle bushs

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,146 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 70,146 miles

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

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

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

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,622 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,126 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 24,123 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,183 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,725 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,176 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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VU54 XAG is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU54 XAG, 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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What year was VU54 XAG registered?

VU54 XAG is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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