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BJ05 OVX

2005 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,555 mi
Last recorded108,555 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OVX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,555 miles

exhaust back box pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2016 108,526 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

both rear

exhaust back box pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,528 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 101,528 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,248 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,857 miles

accident damage to boot floor area

Fail 20 Feb 2012 74,857 miles

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

accident damage to boot floor area

Pass 29 Apr 2011 68,074 miles

exhaust rubbing on rear axle

Fail 28 Apr 2011 68,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rubbing on rear axle

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn very low (border line)

near side front tyre worn low (border line )

near side head lamp border line (clip missing that holds bulb in place)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,780 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OVX is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

BJ05 OVX is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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