Rover 111

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 635 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

635

Highest Pass Rate

1996 (71%)

Years Covered

About the Rover 111

The Rover 111 was MOT tested 635 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1995 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 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 71% from 154 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 66%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Rover 111 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 50,741 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 55,572 miles.

Compared to the Rover brand average of 74%, the 111 is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Rover models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1120cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£230

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,160

Per month£180/mo

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 details

How reliable is the Rover 111?

vs average of all models-13% (82% avg)

vs Rover brand average-5% (74% avg)

Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Rover 111 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1998	69%	54	55,572 mi
1997	66%	216	43,809 mi
1996	71%	154	44,008 mi
1995	69%	211	50,741 mi

Questions about the Rover 111

Is the Rover 111 reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (1995 to 1998), the Rover 111 averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 635 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 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 71%.

Which year Rover 111 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 Rover 111 has the highest MOT pass rate at 71%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 66%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.