2005 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · AV05 XKL
2005 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 65,855 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV05 XKL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2021
- 65,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV05 XKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover Streetwise (AV05 XKL) between March 2008 and September 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AV05 XKL Mileage History
- 04/03/20089,886 mi
- 03/02/200910,958 mi+1,072 mi
- 22/02/201020,437 mi+9,479 mi
- 22/03/201132,563 mi+12,126 mi
- 06/03/201235,812 mi+3,249 mi
- 12/11/201236,377 mi+565 mi
- 05/11/201339,170 mi+2,793 mi
- 30/10/201445,023 mi+5,853 mi
- 29/10/201553,237 mi+8,214 mi
- 14/11/201662,362 mi+9,125 mi
- 14/11/201662,362 mi
- 18/09/202165,855 mi+3,493 mi
- 21/09/202165,855 mi
Average of roughly 4,131 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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 ArchesModerate
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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