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VX55 MKC

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,089 mi
Last recorded92,089 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 MKC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,089 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 89,507 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 89,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,391 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,571 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,567 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,112 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brakes juddering slightly

slight play in n/s steering tie rod/rack

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,266 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,314 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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VX55 MKC is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VX55 MKC, 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 VX55 MKC registered?

VX55 MKC is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is VX55 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 MKC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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