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When is the MOT due for R794 BWK?

The MOT for R794 BWK is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R794 BWK?

The recorded mileage for R794 BWK is 80,578 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R794 BWK ULEZ compliant?

No, R794 BWK does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · R794 BWK

R794 BWK

1998 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 80,578 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: ROVER 416
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 80,578 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

1589cc

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R794 BWK Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
80,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

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R794 BWK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 06:41

MOT Analysis

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 416 (R794 BWK) between March 2008 and April 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”.

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R794 BWK Mileage History

26/03/200819,971 mi
30/03/200924,182 mi+4,211 mi
18/03/201029,193 mi+5,011 mi
21/03/201132,875 mi+3,682 mi
27/03/201237,304 mi+4,429 mi
29/03/201339,727 mi+2,423 mi
28/03/201445,693 mi+5,966 mi
30/03/201550,844 mi+5,151 mi
30/03/201550,844 mi
07/03/201654,857 mi+4,013 mi
08/03/201654,857 mi
30/03/201759,223 mi+4,366 mi
04/04/201759,233 mi+10 mi
15/03/201863,544 mi+4,311 mi
16/03/201967,527 mi+3,983 mi
19/03/202071,009 mi+3,482 mi
26/03/202173,868 mi+2,859 mi
11/04/202276,826 mi+2,958 mi
13/04/202276,827 mi+1 mi
01/04/202378,596 mi+1,769 mi
01/04/202378,596 mi
20/03/202479,394 mi+798 mi
25/03/202580,109 mi+715 mi
04/04/202580,127 mi+18 mi
14/04/202680,576 mi+449 mi
17/04/202680,578 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 3,356 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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