1996 Rover 420 2.0L Diesel · N483 JRO
1996 Rover 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 143,196 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 420
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1994cc
N483 JRO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2010
- 143,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N483 JRO Mileage History
- 05/12/200512,465 mi
- 20/10/2006129,566 mi+117,101 mi
- 20/10/2006129,566 mi
- 25/09/2007134,071 mi+4,505 mi
- 25/09/2007134,071 mi
- 24/09/2008139,232 mi+5,161 mi
- 03/10/2009143,192 mi+3,960 mi
- 18/09/2010143,196 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 27,319 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
N483 JRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 420 (N483 JRO) between December 2005 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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