1997 Rover 114 GSI 1.4L Petrol · R130 BJW
1997 Rover 114 GSI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 30,137 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 114 GSI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R130 BJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 30,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R130 BJW Mileage History
- 02/11/202228,161 mi
- 21/11/202328,242 mi+81 mi
- 01/11/202429,505 mi+1,263 mi
- 14/11/202429,617 mi+112 mi
- 06/11/202530,137 mi+520 mi
Average of roughly 656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R130 BJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 114 Gsi (R130 BJW) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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