1997 Rover 420 2.0L Diesel · R708 EAH
1997 Rover 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 119,909 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 420
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,909 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
R708 EAH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2009
- 119,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R708 EAH Mileage History
- 09/01/2007108,523 mi
- 20/12/2007111,083 mi+2,560 mi
- 09/01/2009119,909 mi+8,826 mi
Average of roughly 5,687 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R708 EAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 420 (R708 EAH) between January 2007 and January 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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