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VX05 GRK

2005 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,792 mi
Last recorded54,792 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 GRK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling (7.1.2)

Oil leak severe transmition leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,309 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 52,309 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,784 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 46,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Three nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,857 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 40,857 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,878 miles

Both rear brakes sticking slightly

Offside front brake sticking slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear brakes sticking slightly

Offside front brake sticking slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 36,436 miles

N/S/F Tyre slightly perished

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

O/S/F Tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,436 miles

N/S/F Tyre slightly perished

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

O/S/F Tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,388 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 19,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,020 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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VX05 GRK is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GRK, 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 VX05 GRK registered?

VX05 GRK is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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