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JEZ 9568

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,302 mi
Last recorded64,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 9568
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,302 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 64,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,217 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 63,901 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 62,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2014 61,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 23 Jun 2012 56,814 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,301 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,994 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Jun 2010 53,988 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,103 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 52,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 43,737 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,837 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 79,119 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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JEZ 9568 is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JEZ 9568, 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 JEZ 9568 registered?

JEZ 9568 is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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