1997 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · R996 AOT
1997 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 75,794 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2007.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Nov 2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R996 AOT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2006
- 75,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R996 AOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 416 (R996 AOT) between August 2006 and August 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)”.
R996 AOT Mileage History
- 22/08/200675,793 mi
- 25/08/200675,794 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 124 miles per year across 2 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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