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Rover 416

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,589 cc

T517 LFLMOT history

T517 LFL is a blue petrol Rover 416 first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
162,472 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T517 LFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
416
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T517 LFL was last recorded at 162,472 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 1,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2015: 28,936 miles, lower than 114,164 miles on 8 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,210 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,262 miles
Average per year
4,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,472 miles
  • 2024 – 161,210 miles
  • 2023 – 159,473 miles
  • 2022 – 157,795 miles
  • 2021 – 155,229 miles
  • 2020 – 154,173 miles
  • 2019 – 152,321 miles
  • 2018 – 149,387 miles
  • 2017 – 148,677 miles
  • 2016 – 141,049 miles
  • 2015 – 28,940 miles
  • 2013 – 114,164 miles
  • 2012 – 107,398 miles
  • 2011 – 103,743 miles
  • 2010 – 101,287 miles
  • 2009 – 95,820 miles
  • 2008 – 92,864 miles
  • 2007 – 86,873 miles
  • 2006 – 75,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,472 miles
  • 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor - anti - roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor - anti - roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,472 miles (+1,262)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,472 miles
    Test number
    625123949175
    • 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor - anti - roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor - anti - roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,210 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,210 miles
    Test number
    173740204525
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail161,210 miles (+1,737)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,210 miles
    Test number
    936975957213
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  4. Pass159,473 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    159,473 miles
    Test number
    804477184241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail159,468 miles (+1,673)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,468 miles
    Test number
    289430906968
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,795 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,795 miles
    Test number
    521704795657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,229 miles (+1,056)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,229 miles
    Test number
    707416273160
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Footbrake performance poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass154,173 miles (+1,852)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,173 miles
    Test number
    702793463456
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,321 miles
    Test number
    333363724600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,321 miles (+2,934)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,321 miles
    Test number
    137790171523
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass149,387 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,387 miles
    Test number
    477326874392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,382 miles (+705)1 dangerous4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,382 miles
    Test number
    147241896721
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush track rod end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass148,677 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    148,677 miles
    Test number
    795932501652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail148,672 miles (+7,623)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,672 miles
    Test number
    184372512168
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Advisory3 from 7 exhaust rubber hangers split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass141,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,049 miles
    Test number
    419064663494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,049 miles (+112,109)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,049 miles
    Test number
    929555251638
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass28,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    468283745072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail28,936 miles (-85,228)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,936 miles
    Test number
    677753845026
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass114,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    499392513432
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail114,164 miles (+6,766)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    508322813389
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass107,398 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    107,398 miles
    Test number
    405397922384
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass103,743 miles (+2,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,743 miles
    Test number
    196255691130
    • NoteFloor coorroded

  23. Pass101,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    953364630102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail101,287 miles (+5,467)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    680223230138
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass95,820 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    95,820 miles
    Test number
    440605119190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,864 miles (+5,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    92,864 miles
    Test number
    454468138157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Fail86,873 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    454546637163
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass86,873 miles (+11,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    731296337168
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass75,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,676 miles
    Test number
    310682336176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T517 LFL

Does T517 LFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T517 LFL expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T517 LFL?
The MOT on T517 LFL expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T517 LFL done?
T517 LFL was recorded at 162,472 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 4,633 miles a year.
Has T517 LFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T517 LFL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T517 LFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T517 LFL find?
T517 LFL failed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 8 major defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor - anti - roll bar mounting; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing, and 5 more.

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