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BL54 MVC

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MVC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 86,610 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 70,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management fault warning lamp lit

engine oil level low

exhaust front flexible joint weak. cayalytic convertor breaking up inside

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

sills covered

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management fault warning lamp lit

engine oil level low

exhaust front flexible joint weak. cayalytic convertor breaking up inside

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

sills covered

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,951 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,103 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 52,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,482 miles

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

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

battery insercure!

centre to rear exhaust system joint corroded!

Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,342 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

battery insercure!

centre to rear exhaust system joint corroded!

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 42,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

i)Rear wiper blade defective.ii)Front number plate and front bumper on near side cracked.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,515 miles

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

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

i)Rear wiper blade defective.ii)Front number plate and front bumper on near side cracked.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,618 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,772 miles

slight leak from power steering rack seal n/s

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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BL54 MVC is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 BL54 MVC, 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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BL54 MVC is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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