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WA05 OBZ

2005 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,284 mi
Last recorded27,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 OBZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 27,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 26,335 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 20,045 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 20,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,801 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 17,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,899 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 16,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 14,561 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,296 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,957 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 10,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 8,937 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 7,610 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,071 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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WA05 OBZ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WA05 OBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA05 OBZ registered?

WA05 OBZ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is WA05 OBZ safe to buy?

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