2005 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · 540 KAB
2005 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09/03/2005. Recorded mileage 53,504 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1396cc
540 KAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 53,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Rover Rover Streetwise
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
540 KAB Mileage History
- 27/03/202352,212 mi
- 13/03/202452,569 mi+357 mi
- 14/03/202452,571 mi+2 mi
- 20/03/202553,207 mi+636 mi
- 17/03/202653,504 mi+297 mi
Average of roughly 435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
540 KAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover Streetwise (540 KAB) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: ROVER STREETWISE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
As with the Rover 25, the K-Series engines in the Streetwise are prone to head gasket failure due to plastic dowels and low coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure (Pektron)(Moderate)
As a late MG Rover model, the Streetwise uses the Pektron SCU which is notorious for relay failure affecting central locking, wipers, and alarm.
- Rusting Sills and Rear Arches(Moderate)
The sills and rear wheel arches are prone to corrosion, just as on the Rover 25. Structural rust is a common MOT failure point.
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