1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · JEZ 9568
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 64,302 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/12/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1589cc
JEZ 9568 Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2019
- 64,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 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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JEZ 9568 Mileage History
- 03/04/200679,119 mi
- 27/11/200634,837 mi-44,282 mi
- 10/11/200743,737 mi+8,900 mi
- 20/06/200952,092 mi+8,355 mi
- 22/06/200952,103 mi+11 mi
- 04/06/201053,988 mi+1,885 mi
- 08/06/201053,994 mi+6 mi
- 18/06/201155,301 mi+1,307 mi
- 23/06/201256,814 mi+1,513 mi
- 28/06/201256,818 mi+4 mi
- 08/06/201358,842 mi+2,024 mi
- 31/05/201461,493 mi+2,651 mi
- 07/06/201461,503 mi+10 mi
- 06/06/201562,485 mi+982 mi
- 12/06/201562,622 mi+137 mi
- 14/05/201663,901 mi+1,279 mi
- 28/04/201764,217 mi+316 mi
- 03/05/201864,289 mi+72 mi
- 27/06/201964,302 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly -1,120 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
JEZ 9568 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 216 (JEZ 9568) between April 2006 and June 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.