1996 Rover 420 2.0L Petrol · N271 YOV
1996 Rover 420 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 71,083 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2007.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 420
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N271 YOV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2006
- 71,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N271 YOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 420 (N271 YOV) between July 2005 and July 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 July 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
N271 YOV Mileage History
- 08/07/200565,798 mi
- 11/07/200565,798 mi
- 19/07/200671,083 mi+5,285 mi
Average of roughly 5,130 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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