1997 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · P477 BPL
1997 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 118,087 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1589cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P477 BPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 118,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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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P477 BPL Mileage History
- 27/02/202498,266 mi
- 24/02/2025108,277 mi+10,011 mi
- 27/03/2025108,690 mi+413 mi
- 24/02/2026118,086 mi+9,396 mi
- 25/02/2026118,087 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P477 BPL 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 1997 Rover 416 (P477 BPL) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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