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BJ05 XJC

2005 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,990 mi
Last recorded59,990 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XJC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 59,990 miles

Front coil springs corroded nearside and offside

Front steering rack gaiters slightly damp nearside and offside

Front sub frame slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside / deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all inner wheel arches covers fitted limiting checks

brake hose ferriles corroded

floor corroded

sill covers fitted limiting checks

sills corroded

under body & components corroded front to rear steering, braking and suspension

Fail 18 Sep 2021 59,982 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front coil springs corroded nearside and offside

Front steering rack gaiters slightly damp nearside and offside

Front sub frame slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside / deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all inner wheel arches covers fitted limiting checks

brake hose ferriles corroded

floor corroded

sill covers fitted limiting checks

sills corroded

under body & components corroded front to rear steering, braking and suspension

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, cracking/perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 59,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, cracking/perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,631 miles

Engine low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 53,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,686 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,765 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 31,742 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 22,071 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 22,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,254 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2010 10,702 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 8,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 8,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 6,622 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 XJC is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

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

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