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1997 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · R23 EFA

R23 EFA

1997 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 87,879 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1589cc

R23 EFA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
  • 87,879 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R23 EFA Mileage History

  1. 07/11/202386,365 mi
  2. 18/11/202487,702 mi+1,337 mi
  3. 04/12/202487,736 mi+34 mi
  4. 02/12/202587,879 mi+143 mi
  5. 09/12/202587,879 mi

Average of roughly 724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R23 EFA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 1997 Rover 416 (R23 EFA) between November 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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