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R836 GJW

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,765 mi
Last recorded64,765 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 GJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 64,765 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 64,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,924 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust downpipe flexy deteriated

n/s and o/s outer rear wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 51,289 miles

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,357 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,098 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,438 miles

Both rear outer wings slighty corroded

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

Front suspension components have slight surface rust

N/S/R Tyre perished

O/S Handbrake slightly seized

O/S/R Tyre perished

Oil leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Underside of vehicle has slight surface rust

Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake cables outer caseing corroded

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 7 Aug 2014 28,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake cables outer caseing corroded

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,887 miles

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,348 miles

both rear wheelarches corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2012 27,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,061 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,477 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 24,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,471 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,319 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,061 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 17,742 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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R836 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R836 GJW, 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 R836 GJW registered?

R836 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R836 GJW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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