1997 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · R235 MJW
1997 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 98,742 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2007.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R235 MJW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2007
- 98,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R235 MJW Mileage History
- 22/05/200682,813 mi
- 14/09/200798,742 mi+15,929 mi
Average of roughly 12,119 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R235 MJW 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 1997 Rover 416 (R235 MJW) between May 2006 and September 2007.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “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)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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