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YY53 VEK

2004 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,070 mi
Last recorded73,070 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VEK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 73,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

full exhaust system,corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2017 68,717 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

full exhaust system,corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,733 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,187 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,691 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 59,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,894 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,119 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 42,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,588 miles

o/s + n/s Front tyres - edges wearing thin

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,040 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 30,040 miles

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

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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YY53 VEK is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY53 VEK, 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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What year was YY53 VEK registered?

YY53 VEK is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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