1997 Rover 420 2.0L Diesel · R693 EJW
1997 Rover 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 95,449 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 420
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,449 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
R693 EJW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2007
- 95,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 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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R693 EJW Mileage History
- 26/06/200687,983 mi
- 14/11/200690,699 mi+2,716 mi
- 29/06/200795,442 mi+4,743 mi
- 10/07/200795,449 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,198 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R693 EJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 420 (R693 EJW) between June 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2007 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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