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YB53 BYM

2004 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,501 mi
Last recorded101,501 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BYM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,501 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 101,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,223 miles

O/s headlamp has slight play in mounts

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack slight misting of oil

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,653 miles

Exhaust system has leak at mot limit

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

O/s headlamp has slight play in mounts

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,057 miles

N/s washer jet aim poor

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks, no cord

O/s headlamp has slight play

Steering rack damp

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,959 miles

Both rear tyre are perished with small cracks, not exposing cord

Brake fluid is slightly discoloured

Exhaust slight blow

N/s headlamp dip beam height on minimum

N/s mirror missing cover, not creating a sharp edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,266 miles

Airbag light in-op

N/s c.v boot deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2016 75,458 miles

Both n/s wheel rims have slightly distorted beam rim

N/s/f c.v boot deteriorated

N/s/f indicator slightly discolored

N/s/r tyre worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 71,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 May 2014 68,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 68,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,627 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 57,926 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 57,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 50,705 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 50,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to crack 205/50/16

oil filler cap missing

Fail 12 Feb 2009 39,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to crack 205/50/16

oil filler cap missing

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2008 33,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,240 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 26,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YB53 BYM is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB53 BYM, 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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YB53 BYM is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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