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VX55 NHK

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,549 mi
Last recorded91,549 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 91,549 miles

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

plastic outer oversills fitted

Fail 24 May 2017 91,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

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

plastic outer oversills fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 85,830 miles

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

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 75,966 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 71,810 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 71,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,391 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 68,391 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,561 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,517 miles

air bag light on

drivers mirror glass damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2011 49,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

drivers mirror glass damaged

rear wiper blade in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,898 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 28,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,385 miles

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

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 NHK is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX55 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

VX55 NHK is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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