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WP53 GYR

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,977 mi
Last recorded84,977 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 GYR
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,977 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 84,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,349 miles

both rear tyres dseterioating,perishing and splitting also nail in n/s rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres dseterioating,perishing and splitting also nail in n/s rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 7 May 2013 68,861 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 56,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 45,019 miles

slight play in off side steering rack knuckle

Fail 18 May 2011 45,019 miles

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

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

slight play in off side steering rack knuckle

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,805 miles

Slight play in both offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,961 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,989 miles

advise some travel handbrake. †advise n/s washer jet one hole blocked.

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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WP53 GYR is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WP53 GYR, 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 WP53 GYR registered?

WP53 GYR is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is WP53 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 GYR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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