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K9 GEJ

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,754 mi
Last recorded11,754 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 GEJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 11,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 11,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 11,547 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 11,343 miles

All four tyres between 15-20 years old

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole starting to form in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 11,343 miles

All four tyres between 15-20 years old

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole starting to form in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 11,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 11,157 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 11,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 10,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 10,818 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 10,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 9,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,384 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 9,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,355 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,186 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 8,186 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear pads close to limit

Fail 31 Mar 2009 8,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,863 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,515 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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K9 GEJ is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K9 GEJ, 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

How do I check the history of K9 GEJ?

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What year was K9 GEJ registered?

K9 GEJ is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K9 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 GEJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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