Rover 420 Registrations by Year
There are 59,332 Rover 420 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 59,332 Rover 420 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1971 to 2023.
More were registered in 1997 than any other year (16,361 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 61.8% for 1996 cars up to 64.9% for 2000 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
62.7%
MOT pass rate
59,332
On UK roads
97,949
Median mileage
33 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Rover 420 registrations by year
17 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2023 Rover 420
1 plates
2006 Rover 420
1 plates
2004 Rover 420
2 plates
2003 Rover 420
2 plates
2002 Rover 420
1 plates
2001 Rover 420
4 plates
2000 Rover 420
850 plates
64.9% pass
86,381 mi
1999 Rover 420
8,243 plates
63.9% pass
92,472 mi
1998 Rover 420
14,135 plates
62.6% pass
99,006 mi
1997 Rover 420
16,361 plates
62.2% pass
100,306 mi
1996 Rover 420
14,865 plates
61.8% pass
99,613 mi
1995 Rover 420
1,247 plates
63.8% pass
97,524 mi
1994 Rover 420
1,649 plates
64.0% pass
96,179 mi
1993 Rover 420
1,382 plates
63.1% pass
99,701 mi
1992 Rover 420
568 plates
63.2% pass
99,137 mi
1991 Rover 420
12 plates
1971 Rover 420
9 plates
55.7% pass
129,001 mi
Rover 420 registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Rover 420s are there in the UK?
There are 59,332 Rover 420 registrations on record across model years 1971 to 2023.
Which year had the most Rover 420s registered?
1997 — 16,361 Rover 420s were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Rover 420?
The typical Rover 420 has covered around 97,949 miles.
Which Rover 420 year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 2000 Rover 420 has the highest pass rate at 64.9%.