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Rover 416

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,589 cc

T524 TAVMOT history

T524 TAV is a blue petrol Rover 416 first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
56,156 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T524 TAV
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T524 TAV was last recorded at 56,156 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,138 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,156 miles
  • 2025 – 55,683 miles
  • 2023 – 55,183 miles
  • 2022 – 54,760 miles
  • 2021 – 54,201 miles
  • 2019 – 53,553 miles
  • 2018 – 52,598 miles
  • 2017 – 51,180 miles
  • 2016 – 50,035 miles
  • 2015 – 49,208 miles
  • 2014 – 48,844 miles
  • 2013 – 48,447 miles
  • 2012 – 47,734 miles
  • 2011 – 47,168 miles
  • 2009 – 46,013 miles
  • 2008 – 44,398 miles
  • 2007 – 42,119 miles
  • 2006 – 39,423 miles
  • 2005 – 34,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,156 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryUse of underseal on previous underbody repair

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.

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Vehicle underside covered in grease or other material (underseal)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • N/s o/s front floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,156 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    544687145798
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUse of underseal on previous underbody repair

  2. Fail56,138 miles (+455)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,138 miles
    Test number
    592619965590
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in grease or other material (underseal)

  3. Pass55,683 miles (+500)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    55,683 miles
    Test number
    914153505371
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in grease or other material (underseal)

  4. Pass55,183 miles (+423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,183 miles
    Test number
    556245522224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft seal leaking gearbox oil slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass54,760 miles (+539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,760 miles
    Test number
    686492622618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and o/s/r. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,221 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    391016152909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail54,201 miles (+648)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    948395346397
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c.v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension component corroded

  8. Pass53,553 miles (+955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,553 miles
    Test number
    120492093347
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front floor corroded

  9. Pass52,598 miles (+1,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    191445633370
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front floor corroded

  10. Pass51,180 miles (+1,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    822320936906
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass50,035 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    170931025093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,011 miles (+803)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,011 miles
    Test number
    387338554736
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  13. Pass49,208 miles (+364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,208 miles
    Test number
    484674937776
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front floor corroded

  14. Pass48,844 miles (+397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,844 miles
    Test number
    416946274133
    • NoteN/s o/s front floor corroded

  15. Pass48,447 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    289320463090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,734 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    806700322039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,168 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    828510621049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,013 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,013 miles
    Test number
    232217719398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,398 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,398 miles
    Test number
    440021318384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,354 miles (+2,235)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,354 miles
    Test number
    993655608380
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass42,119 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,119 miles
    Test number
    892809887230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,423 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,423 miles
    Test number
    452139616470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    34,918 miles
    Test number
    540226255272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T524 TAV

Does T524 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T524 TAV is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T524 TAV?
The MOT on T524 TAV is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T524 TAV done?
T524 TAV was recorded at 56,156 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,040 miles a year.
Has T524 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T524 TAV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T524 TAV 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 T524 TAV find?
T524 TAV passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; use of underseal on previous underbody repair.

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