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R826 OJH

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,680 mi
Last recorded15,680 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 OJH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 15,680 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 15,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 13,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 11,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 10,029 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 9,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 9,231 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 9,167 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,384 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 7,657 miles

suspension is low front and rear .It needs topping up with fluid.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 6,962 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 5,838 miles

suspension height low

Fail 11 Jan 2007 5,336 miles

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

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

front suspension low

Pass 11 Jan 2007 5,336 miles

front suspension low

Pass 12 Jan 2006 5,050 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
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R826 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R826 OJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R826 OJH registered?

R826 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R826 OJH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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