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R756 LOJ

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

43,393 mi
Last recorded43,393 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 LOJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 43,393 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 43,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 43,287 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 43,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 43,154 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 43,021 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 43,021 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 42,879 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 42,808 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,506 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 42,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but not showing core

Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,212 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 42,209 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,630 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 41,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,002 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 41,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,239 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 160,487 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,102 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,706 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 38,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,458 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 38,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,566 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 37,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,071 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 35,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,242 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 30,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
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R756 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 49,262 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R756 LOJ, 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 29 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R756 LOJ registered?

R756 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R756 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R756 LOJ shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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