CarVerify

Free Car Check

P233 GCC

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,593 mi
Last recorded71,593 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 GCC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 71,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been waxed oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 71,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been waxed oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 71,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been waxed oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 71,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been waxed oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 71,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been waxed oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 71,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material car been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 71,373 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 71,373 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 71,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 71,282 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,141 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,908 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 70,905 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,903 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 70,899 miles

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,822 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,659 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 70,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,409 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,455 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 69,448 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,134 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,177 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,014 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 114?

Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,640
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
22,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,635
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,258
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,160
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,111
Full Rover 114 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P233 GCC is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 51,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 114 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,635 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P233 GCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P233 GCC?

You can check the full history of P233 GCC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P233 GCC registered?

P233 GCC is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P233 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 GCC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P233 GCC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P233 GCC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.