Rover 110 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rover 110 reliable? We analysed 3,505 real MOT tests across 429 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover 110 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover 110.
Rover 110 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover 110. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover 110 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rover 110 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rover 110 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover 110 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover 110 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover 110 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover 110 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover 110 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 58 | 81.0% | 11,231 | 15,602 | 49,908 |
| 1964 | 1,200 | 82.2% | 29,344 | 54,589 | 77,657 |
| 1963 | 1,677 | 81.6% | 19,364 | 46,645 | 77,222 |
| 1962 | 362 | 81.2% | 24,655 | 54,456 | 71,284 |
How Long Does a Rover 110 Last?
Based on 429 Rover 110 vehicles on UK roads.
Rover 110 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover 110 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rover 110
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.2% MOT pass rate from 1,200 tests
81.0% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
The best year to buy a used Rover 110 is 1964, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.2% across 1,200 tests. The 1983 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rover 110 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 110 THIS CAR | 81.9% | 3,505 | 52,501 mi | 64 yrs |
| Rover 25 | 72.1% | 1,784,341 | 53,712 mi | 26 yrs |
| Rover 75 | 70.7% | 1,365,354 | 77,595 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rover 214 | 67.6% | 1,033,973 | 75,438 mi | 36 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift Sport Boosterjet MHEV | 90.8% | 4,439 | 22,028 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover 110 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Rover 110Should you buy a used Rover 110?
The Rover 110 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.9% across 3,505 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Rover 110 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (134 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (127), and brake binding (115). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rover 110 owner drives around 414 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rover 110 models stay on UK roads for around 64 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.