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AV54 VHO

2005 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,063 mi
Last recorded72,063 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VHO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 72,063 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,728 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 68,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 65,419 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 65,419 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,983 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 61,983 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting ? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,578 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 58,578 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,328 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 51,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,369 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 43,868 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,079 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 40,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission test required after repair is carried out (7.1.2)

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 20 Jan 2016 36,042 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 36,039 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,972 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 26,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 26,999 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2011 17,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2010 15,412 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 12,503 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,716 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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AV54 VHO is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,820 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 AV54 VHO, 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 21 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV54 VHO registered?

AV54 VHO is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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