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BK05 LYZ

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,143 mi
Last recorded79,143 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LYZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,143 miles

tighten hand brake lever

Fail 16 Apr 2018 79,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tighten hand brake lever

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,799 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,702 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,687 miles

NSR tyre wearing unevenly

Severe engine oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,687 miles

NSR tyre wearing unevenly

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

Severe engine oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,001 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,001 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,416 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,896 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,985 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 45,985 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,989 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 31,989 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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BK05 LYZ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK05 LYZ, 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 BK05 LYZ registered?

BK05 LYZ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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