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79 JWC

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,494 mi
Last recorded20,494 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 JWC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 20,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear service brake effort slightly low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 19,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,432 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,822 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 18,454 miles

inner front panel deformed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,454 miles

inner front panel deformed

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2008 17,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,471 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 16,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 15,776 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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79 JWC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 79 JWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 79 JWC registered?

79 JWC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is 79 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 JWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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