1997 Rover 416 I — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
38.0%
Latest Pass Rate
324
Total Tests (All Years)
99,035 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for 416 I
Compared to Average at Age 12
This car: 38.0%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 16.3% below average (13966 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
38.0%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 324Avg Mileage 99,035Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 36.1%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Rover 416 I, with age trends.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
36.1%
— Consistent
Brakes
34.3%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
30.6%
— Consistent
Suspension
24.7%
— Consistent
Tyres
21.9%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 36.1% (12 yrs) | 36.1% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 34.3% (12 yrs) | 34.3% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 30.6% (12 yrs) | 30.6% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 24.7% (12 yrs) | 24.7% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 21.9% (12 yrs) | 21.9% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Rover 416 I cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 324 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.