2004 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · LX54 YMU
2004 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 84,935 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX54 YMU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2022
- 84,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LX54 YMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover Streetwise (LX54 YMU) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX54 YMU Mileage History
- 27/07/202284,927 mi
- 29/07/202284,935 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,443 miles per year across 2 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
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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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