Rover 100
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 569 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
569
Best Year
1995 (82%)
Years Covered
4
About the Rover 100
The Rover 100 has been tested 569 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (1995 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1995 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 78 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 71%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Older ROVER 100s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 9 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 38,946 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 36,962 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Rover 100 by Year
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