Official DVLA Record

1997 Rover 220 2.0L Diesel · R652 NUY

R652 NUY

1997 Rover 220 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 144,123 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
ROVER 220
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 20/04/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (27/01/2017)
Recorded Mileage
144,123 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/04/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 27/01/2017
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
1994cc

R652 NUY Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2016
  • 144,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R652 NUY Mileage History

  1. 09/03/200696,176 mi
  2. 02/05/2007103,052 mi+6,876 mi
  3. 02/05/2007103,052 mi
  4. 02/05/2008107,081 mi+4,029 mi
  5. 21/09/2009114,899 mi+7,818 mi
  6. 03/11/2010118,513 mi+3,614 mi
  7. 03/11/2010118,513 mi
  8. 17/02/2012125,174 mi+6,661 mi
  9. 17/02/2012125,174 mi
  10. 28/02/2013129,651 mi+4,477 mi
  11. 01/03/2014134,069 mi+4,418 mi
  12. 26/02/2015138,251 mi+4,182 mi
  13. 02/03/2015138,251 mi
  14. 20/04/2016144,123 mi+5,872 mi
  15. 21/04/2016144,123 mi

Average of roughly 4,738 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

R652 NUY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 17:08
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 220 (R652 NUY) between March 2006 and April 2016.

The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 21 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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