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Rover 416

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,589 cc

T242 KOFMOT history

T242 KOF is a silver petrol Rover 416 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 100,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,303 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 KOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
416
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T242 KOF was last recorded at 100,303 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,568 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,735 miles
Average per year
3,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,303 miles
  • 2025 – 98,568 miles
  • 2024 – 96,142 miles
  • 2023 – 92,954 miles
  • 2022 – 90,342 miles
  • 2021 – 87,744 miles
  • 2020 – 84,010 miles
  • 2019 – 78,314 miles
  • 2018 – 72,998 miles
  • 2017 – 67,297 miles
  • 2016 – 61,037 miles
  • 2015 – 56,626 miles
  • 2014 – 55,443 miles
  • 2013 – 53,382 miles
  • 2012 – 50,604 miles
  • 2011 – 47,948 miles
  • 2010 – 44,527 miles
  • 2009 – 41,914 miles
  • 2008 – 38,878 miles
  • 2007 – 35,246 miles
  • 2006 – 32,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,303 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear door step ,wheel arch .inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear pivot suspension arm mounting bush completely split and adrift from mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear pivot arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front floor and sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,303 miles (+1,735)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,303 miles
    Test number
    108614474784
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear door step ,wheel arch .inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear pivot suspension arm mounting bush completely split and adrift from mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear pivot arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front floor and sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,568 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,568 miles
    Test number
    425955847768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail98,568 miles (+2,426)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,568 miles
    Test number
    609821150741
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass96,142 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,142 miles
    Test number
    486387453372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    489053171921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,954 miles (+43)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    606233345543
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail92,911 miles (+2,569)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,911 miles
    Test number
    863967267477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light is not working

  8. Pass90,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,342 miles
    Test number
    614900939913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail90,342 miles (+2,598)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,342 miles
    Test number
    976739114018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass87,744 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,744 miles
    Test number
    936674675065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail87,721 miles (+3,711)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,721 miles
    Test number
    798366600254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass84,010 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    688447376278
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Fail84,010 miles (+5,696)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    343926396041
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass78,314 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,314 miles
    Test number
    896697938407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,998 miles (+5,701)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,998 miles
    Test number
    488341627786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,297 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,297 miles
    Test number
    752469590382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,037 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,037 miles
    Test number
    178062246947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,626 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,626 miles
    Test number
    379054415187
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass56,626 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,626 miles
    Test number
    828864515153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,443 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,443 miles
    Test number
    659161804170
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail55,442 miles (+2,060)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    906828094042
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass53,382 miles (+2,778)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    876132813171
    • NoteBoth front indicators white
    • NoteChip front screen
    • NoteNumber plate lights dull
    • NoteOs and ns side repeaters going white
    • NoteRear tyres slightly cracked
    • NoteWiper blades slightly smearing

  23. Pass50,604 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,604 miles
    Test number
    207156012431
    • NoteFront indicators going white
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly cracked
    • NoteSide repeaters going white
    • NoteSmall chip front screen

  24. Fail50,604 miles (+2,656)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,604 miles
    Test number
    629076812199
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront indicators going white
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly cracked
    • NoteSide repeaters going white
    • NoteSmall chip front screen

  25. Pass47,948 miles (+3,421)12 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,948 miles
    Test number
    507427011120
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteNs cv boot cracking
    • NoteNsf indicator going white
    • NoteNsr indicator going white
    • NoteNumber plate lights dull
    • NoteOs cv boot slightly cracking
    • NoteOsf brake binding
    • NoteOsf indicator going white
    • NoteOsr indicator going white
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion osf and nsf sills
    • NoteWiper blades smearing

  26. Pass44,527 miles (+2,613)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    722530790023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust back box badly corroded
    • NoteNear side rear brake dragging slightly
    • NoteOff side rear tyre deterioating/cracking

  27. Pass41,914 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,914 miles
    Test number
    421475409161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,878 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,878 miles
    Test number
    240285018440
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass38,878 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,878 miles
    Test number
    862065018165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    292976417111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,246 miles (+2,537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    973436017181
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  32. Pass32,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,709 miles
    Test number
    944624916139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 KOF

Does T242 KOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 KOF is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T242 KOF?
The MOT on T242 KOF is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T242 KOF done?
T242 KOF was recorded at 100,303 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,317 miles a year.
Has T242 KOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 KOF has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T242 KOF 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 T242 KOF find?
T242 KOF failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear door step ,wheel arch .inner and outer sills, and 5 more.

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