No, R954 NKV is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R954 NKV?

The MOT for R954 NKV is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 May 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of R954 NKV?

The recorded mileage for R954 NKV is 109,785 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R954 NKV ULEZ compliant?

No, R954 NKV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Rover 420 2.0L Diesel · R954 NKV

R954 NKV

1998 Rover 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 109,785 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: ROVER 420
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/05/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (10/05/2013)
Recorded Mileage: 109,785 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/05/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 10/05/2013

Mileage: 109,785 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1994cc

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R954 NKV Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 29/04/2013
109,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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R954 NKV Mileage History

25/04/200665,491 mi
25/04/200665,491 mi
26/04/200770,234 mi+4,743 mi
30/04/200770,287 mi+53 mi
01/05/200770,287 mi
21/04/200874,275 mi+3,988 mi
22/04/200874,276 mi+1 mi
22/04/200978,295 mi+4,019 mi
22/04/200978,295 mi
23/04/201082,406 mi+4,111 mi
23/04/201082,406 mi
21/04/201187,487 mi+5,081 mi
21/04/201187,487 mi
02/05/201298,112 mi+10,625 mi
02/05/201298,112 mi
29/04/2013109,785 mi+11,673 mi

Average of roughly 6,317 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

R954 NKV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 06:22

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 420 (R954 NKV) between April 2006 and April 2013.

The record contains 7 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 29 April 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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