Rover 100
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 569 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
569
Highest Pass Rate
1996 (81%)
Years Covered
4
About the Rover 100
The Rover 100 was MOT tested 569 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1995 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 149 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 74%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 1998 detailsHow reliable is the Rover 100?
Rover 100 by Year
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Questions about the Rover 100
Is the Rover 100 reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (1995 to 1998), the Rover 100 averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 569 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1996 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.
Which year Rover 100 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 Rover 100 has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 74%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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