1997 Rover 420 2.0L Diesel · R59 AYG
1997 Rover 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 112,346 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 420
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/02/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,346 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
R59 AYG Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2008
- 112,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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R59 AYG Mileage History
- 09/01/200698,637 mi
- 18/01/200698,850 mi+213 mi
- 28/04/2006100,998 mi+2,148 mi
- 01/02/2007105,480 mi+4,482 mi
- 01/02/2007105,480 mi
- 01/02/2008112,286 mi+6,806 mi
- 08/02/2008112,346 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 6,588 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R59 AYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 420 (R59 AYG) between January 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2008 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 (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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