1997 Rover 420 2.0L Diesel · R169 LJK
1997 Rover 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 85,950 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 420
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R169 LJK Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2014
- 85,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R169 LJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 420 (R169 LJK) between November 2005 and May 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2014 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: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
R169 LJK Mileage History
- 17/11/200563,236 mi
- 15/11/200669,601 mi+6,365 mi
- 03/12/200775,524 mi+5,923 mi
- 03/12/200775,524 mi
- 29/05/200978,195 mi+2,671 mi
- 18/08/201078,411 mi+216 mi
- 18/08/201078,411 mi
- 29/05/201378,495 mi+84 mi
- 15/05/201485,950 mi+7,455 mi
- 16/05/201485,950 mi
Average of roughly 2,674 miles per year across 10 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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