1997 Rover 420 2.0L Petrol · R250 AVC
1997 Rover 420 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11/08/1997. Recorded mileage 111,692 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 420
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1994cc
R250 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 111,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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R250 AVC Mileage History
- 25/04/2022110,757 mi
- 17/04/2023111,383 mi+626 mi
- 12/04/2024111,644 mi+261 mi
- 04/06/2025111,692 mi+48 mi
- 04/06/2025111,692 mi
Average of roughly 301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R250 AVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 420 (R250 AVC) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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