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BJ05 OVZ

2005 Rover Streetwise

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,367 mi
Last recorded167,367 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OVZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 167,367 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 167,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 156,829 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 156,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid switch faulty (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 143,486 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 143,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 131,139 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2013 131,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Nov 2012 119,476 miles

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

o/s headlamp pattern detiorated

rear exhaust pipe detiorated

Fail 31 Oct 2012 119,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s headlamp pattern detiorated

rear exhaust pipe detiorated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,289 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 95,799 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 95,799 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,802 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,712 miles

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

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 OVZ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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