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R841 PCJ

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,433 mi
Last recorded30,433 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 PCJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 30,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 30,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 30,085 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,602 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 29,564 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 29,004 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 29,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,217 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,180 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,171 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,867 miles

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,897 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,568 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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R841 PCJ 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 R841 PCJ, 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 R841 PCJ registered?

R841 PCJ is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R841 PCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R841 PCJ 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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