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R86 AKK

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,406 mi
Last recorded32,406 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 AKK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 32,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 31,956 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2024 31,881 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 31,660 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at mounting ends slight corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,462 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 31,459 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 31,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 31,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,847 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck area

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ball joint turret mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ball joint turret mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess worn and sitting slightly low (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slightly weak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slightly weak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and under 100 (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panels are covered with plastic covers and lower /under panels have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,060 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,562 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,092 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,764 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,758 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,810 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,818 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 155/65/13

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 155/65/13

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,881 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,837 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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R86 AKK is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R86 AKK, 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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R86 AKK is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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