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R912 GJW

1997 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,996 mi
Last recorded53,996 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 GJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 53,996 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 53,845 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 53,798 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 53,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody covered with heavily sealant

Fail 14 Aug 2020 53,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section of exhaust blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Rear valance corroded, but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 16 Aug 2017 52,051 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor. (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section of exhaust blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Rear valance corroded, but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,719 miles

Corrosion at rear valance.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,170 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,556 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,257 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,300 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 42,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,350 miles

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

offside suspension low

Fail 14 Aug 2008 34,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside suspension low

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,360 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,562 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 27,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 27,285 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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R912 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R912 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 R912 GJW registered?

R912 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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