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WA05 PBX

2005 Rover Streetwise

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,234 mi
Last recorded95,234 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 PBX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 95,234 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 87,447 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,877 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component @ Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,369 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,143 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 38,143 miles

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 23 Sep 2015 37,344 miles

nail in O/S Rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,239 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 35,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,117 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,576 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 32,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,451 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear 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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside wiper blade is begining to split

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 PBX is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PBX, 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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WA05 PBX is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is WA05 PBX safe to buy?

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