2005 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · BU54 OSL
2005 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 81,125 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BU54 OSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 81,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
BU54 OSL Mileage History
- 21/06/202375,285 mi
- 03/06/202478,482 mi+3,197 mi
- 03/06/202478,482 mi
- 04/06/202581,125 mi+2,643 mi
- 04/06/202581,125 mi
Average of roughly 2,987 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU54 OSL 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 (BU54 OSL) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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- 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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