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VX05 GPK

2005 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,987 mi
Last recorded115,987 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 GPK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 115,987 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes at hubs n/s and o/s

rear tyres nearing legal limit

signs of dampness at fuel tank area

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 24 May 2017 115,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion rear brake pipes at hubs n/s and o/s

rear tyres nearing legal limit

signs of dampness at fuel tank area

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 105,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Fail 25 May 2015 95,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corrodded

Pass 25 May 2015 95,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corrodded

Pass 27 May 2014 80,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

borderline travel at handbrake lever

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,966 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer leaking slightly from a crack at flange

off side near side rear tyres scrubbed on inside edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise replacing of off side-front tyre, cuts in side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise replacing of off side-front tyre, cuts in side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 31 May 2011 48,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,736 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 40,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2009 31,038 miles

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

advise stripping and checking front brakes, plus slight corrosion on inner side of brake disc,s .

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,799 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 23,799 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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VX05 GPK is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX05 GPK, 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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VX05 GPK is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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