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WF53 OPT

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,959 mi
Last recorded95,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 OPT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2016 95,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 68,065 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,040 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,901 miles

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

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

osr tyre distorted

Fail 10 Sep 2009 33,881 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre distorted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,547 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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WF53 OPT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 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 WF53 OPT, 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 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF53 OPT registered?

WF53 OPT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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