1997 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · R139 BJW
1997 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 85,115 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1589cc
R139 BJW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2008
- 85,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R139 BJW Mileage History
- 18/07/200675,614 mi
- 18/07/200675,614 mi
- 11/07/200784,903 mi+9,289 mi
- 19/03/200885,115 mi+212 mi
Average of roughly 5,688 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R139 BJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 416 (R139 BJW) between July 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2008 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.