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Rover 416

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T224 BFRMOT history

T224 BFR is a blue petrol Rover 416 first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 142,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
142,746 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T224 BFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
416
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T224 BFR was last recorded at 142,746 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 6,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,554 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,192 miles
Average per year
6,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,746 miles
  • 2024 – 136,554 miles
  • 2023 – 131,262 miles
  • 2022 – 121,502 miles
  • 2021 – 121,499 miles
  • 2020 – 114,519 miles
  • 2019 – 100,171 miles
  • 2018 – 87,669 miles
  • 2017 – 78,881 miles
  • 2016 – 67,310 miles
  • 2015 – 58,297 miles
  • 2014 – 55,575 miles
  • 2013 – 54,729 miles
  • 2012 – 51,179 miles
  • 2011 – 47,087 miles
  • 2010 – 41,513 miles
  • 2009 – 36,201 miles
  • 2008 – 30,361 miles
  • 2007 – 22,390 miles
  • 2006 – 16,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,746 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • It appears the car has electrical problems with lighting, maybe the bulbs are not burnt just electrical, needs checking by an electrician.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,746 miles (+6,192)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,746 miles
    Test number
    261717616272
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,554 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,554 miles
    Test number
    564406703230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,553 miles (+5,291)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,553 miles
    Test number
    364830178710
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,262 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,262 miles
    Test number
    640861552267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIt appears the car has electrical problems with lighting, maybe the bulbs are not burnt just electrical, needs checking by an electrician.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,262 miles (+9,760)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,262 miles
    Test number
    932328230608
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working All of the above problems with light appear to be related to wiring issue not the bulbs not working. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIt appears the car has electrical problems with lighting, maybe the bulbs are not burnt just electrical, needs checking by an electrician.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,502 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,502 miles
    Test number
    239297433075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks along tyre edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail121,499 miles (+6,980)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,499 miles
    Test number
    620442657082
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens a bit opaque, (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks along tyre edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,519 miles
    Test number
    979360642578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail114,519 miles (+14,348)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,519 miles
    Test number
    878663675408
    • DangerousOffside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lagging on brake application (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,171 miles (+12,502)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,171 miles
    Test number
    896277637391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    753133974752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,669 miles (+8,788)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    581410328987
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass78,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    778451690571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,881 miles (+11,571)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    399867545091
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Check system but ring gear missing on drive-shaft. (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass67,310 miles (+9,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,310 miles
    Test number
    771942814225
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass58,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    636981905184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail58,297 miles (+2,722)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    915331705116
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass55,575 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    119437694064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,729 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,729 miles
    Test number
    886641903104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,179 miles
    Test number
    229321582066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,179 miles (+4,092)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,179 miles
    Test number
    308541082032
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Fail47,087 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,087 miles
    Test number
    146221581093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre down to 2mm on edge.

  23. Pass47,087 miles (+5,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,087 miles
    Test number
    629021981015
    • NoteNearside front tyre down to 2mm on edge.

  24. Pass41,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,513 miles
    Test number
    292119390071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,513 miles (+5,312)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,513 miles
    Test number
    543279490038
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass36,201 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    501744909197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,194 miles (+5,833)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,194 miles
    Test number
    430039399073
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass30,361 miles (+7,971)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,361 miles
    Test number
    353200608184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,390 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,390 miles
    Test number
    293340407141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,854 miles
    Test number
    264150696087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T224 BFR

Does T224 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T224 BFR expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T224 BFR?
The MOT on T224 BFR expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T224 BFR done?
T224 BFR was recorded at 142,746 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
Has T224 BFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T224 BFR has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T224 BFR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T224 BFR find?
T224 BFR passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rear; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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