1997 Rover 420 2.0L Diesel · R536 AAB
1997 Rover 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 148,105 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 420
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1994cc
R536 AAB Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2010
- 148,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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R536 AAB Mileage History
- 27/07/2005112,193 mi
- 05/04/2006117,948 mi+5,755 mi
- 28/03/2007125,917 mi+7,969 mi
- 20/03/2008135,504 mi+9,587 mi
- 24/03/2009141,772 mi+6,268 mi
- 26/03/2009141,832 mi+60 mi
- 08/03/2010148,099 mi+6,267 mi
- 15/03/2010148,105 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,753 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R536 AAB 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 1997 Rover 420 (R536 AAB) between July 2005 and March 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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