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BJ05 OVE

2005 Rover Streetwise

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OVE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,337 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,566 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 98,566 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Two (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,487 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,698 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 93,694 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 91,737 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,058 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 89,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,831 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 86,831 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,830 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,246 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 83,246 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,283 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 80,282 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,903 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,883 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,240 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 72,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,904 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 68,904 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,619 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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BJ05 OVE is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BJ05 OVE, 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 BJ05 OVE registered?

BJ05 OVE is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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