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WG53 ZRL

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ZRL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

dampness around steering rack

front exhaust mount broken

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

dampness around steering rack

front exhaust mount broken

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside rear (2.7.3)

slight engine oil seepage

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,774 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside rear (2.7.3)

slight engine oil seepage

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front drive shaft boots slightly cracking

nearside wiper slightly split

slight engine oil seepage

Pass 12 Jul 2014 67,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside front & nearside front drive shaft boots slightly cracking

slight engine oil seepage

Fail 12 Jul 2014 67,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

offside front & nearside front drive shaft boots slightly cracking

slight engine oil seepage

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front drive shaft boots slightly cracking

rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight engine oil seepage

Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front drive shaft boots slightly cracking

rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight engine oil seepage

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,248 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

offside front washer jet 50% working

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,885 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2011 36,816 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

rear wiper spliting.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,068 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 29,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,057 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,057 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,398 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,008 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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WG53 ZRL is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,781 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 WG53 ZRL, 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 22 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG53 ZRL is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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