1997 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · R427 BFC
1997 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 60,773 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1589cc
R427 BFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 60,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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: Excellent
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R427 BFC Mileage History
- 12/03/202248,366 mi
- 18/03/202349,288 mi+922 mi
- 29/11/202449,889 mi+601 mi
- 14/11/202560,773 mi+10,884 mi
Average of roughly 3,374 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R427 BFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 416 (R427 BFC) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). 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.
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