1997 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · R162 AEX
1997 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 114,462 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R162 AEX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2010
- 114,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R162 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 416 (R162 AEX) between January 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2010 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
R162 AEX Mileage History
- 05/01/200689,739 mi
- 17/03/2007100,151 mi+10,412 mi
- 28/03/2007100,168 mi+17 mi
- 01/04/2008107,093 mi+6,925 mi
- 09/04/2008107,103 mi+10 mi
- 16/04/2009110,903 mi+3,800 mi
- 28/04/2010114,462 mi+3,559 mi
Average of roughly 5,737 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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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