Rover 111
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 635 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests
635
Best Year
1996 (71%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Rover 111?
Rover 111 by Year
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About the Rover 111
The Rover 111 has been tested 635 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (1995 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 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 1996 model is the most reliable with a 71% pass rate from 154 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 66%. With just a 5 point spread, the 111 is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The ROVER 111 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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.
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