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1997 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · P942 HOK

P942 HOK

1997 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 51,453 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2011.

Make & Model
ROVER 416
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 May 2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Jun 2011)
Recorded Mileage
51,453 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 May 2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2011
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1596cc

P942 HOK Key Findings

  • 7 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 18/05/2011
  • 51,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P942 HOK Mileage History

  1. 04/05/200637,092 mi
  2. 04/05/200740,471 mi+3,379 mi
  3. 01/05/200842,765 mi+2,294 mi
  4. 26/05/200945,403 mi+2,638 mi
  5. 21/05/201048,400 mi+2,997 mi
  6. 27/05/201048,456 mi+56 mi
  7. 18/05/201151,453 mi+2,997 mi

Average of roughly 2,851 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

P942 HOK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 10:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 416 (P942 HOK) between May 2006 and May 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 May 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “An item not tested (Manual)”.

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