1996 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · P459 LFA
1996 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 117,594 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1589cc
P459 LFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2006
- 117,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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P459 LFA Mileage History
- 26/04/2005109,069 mi
- 26/04/2005109,069 mi
- 27/04/2005109,070 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/2006117,594 mi+8,524 mi
- 27/04/2006117,594 mi
Average of roughly 8,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P459 LFA MOT History
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 1996 Rover 416 (P459 LFA) between April 2005 and April 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.