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BJ05 XLG

2005 Rover Streetwise

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,401 mi
Last recorded43,401 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XLG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,401 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,332 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 36,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,880 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 32,811 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,913 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 21,913 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,760 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 XLG is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 XLG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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