1997 Rover 420 2.0L Petrol · R447 AOT
1997 Rover 420 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 48,550 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 420
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R447 AOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 48,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R447 AOT Mileage History
- 05/10/202135,446 mi
- 04/10/202238,027 mi+2,581 mi
- 25/09/202342,474 mi+4,447 mi
- 08/10/202445,707 mi+3,233 mi
- 02/10/202548,550 mi+2,843 mi
Average of roughly 3,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R447 AOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 420 (R447 AOT) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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