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JCZ 669

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

24,556 mi
Last recorded24,556 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 669
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 24,556 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 15,281 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 12,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 12,388 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension body and other components corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body floor area near jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 12,136 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damage.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 12,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damage.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 11,985 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 11,985 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 11,744 miles

Front front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 11,744 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 11,431 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 11,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 11,056 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are perished/cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,726 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 10,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,850 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 9,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,459 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 9,459 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,570 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,948 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 7,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 6,631 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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JCZ 669 is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 78,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCZ 669, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCZ 669 registered?

JCZ 669 is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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