1995 Rover 111 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 483 MOT tests, the 1995 Rover 111 recorded a 72.3% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (24.3% fail rate), the 1995 111 comes out 3.5pp worse. Failures cluster in emissions & environmental, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — emissions & environmental (13.3%) and brakes (13.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, component mounting prescribed areas and service brake performance — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 87 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 19.5% in the 0-30k band and 32.4% in the 60-90k band, a 12.9-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 17.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 13.3% | 64 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.0% | 63 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 62 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.2% | 59 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.3% | 50 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.5% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 87 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 47 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 41 |
| 4 | Chassis condition | 26 |
| 5 | Service brake imbalance | 23 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 21 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.8% | 86 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.6% | 85 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.4% | 79 |
| 4 | Tyres | 15.7% | 76 |
| 5 | Other defects | 9.1% | 44 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 27 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 128 | 19.5% |
| 30-60k | 221 | 30.3% |
| 60-90k | 108 | 32.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 116 | 25.9% |
| 2022 | 101 | 27.7% |
| 2023 | 109 | 29.4% |
| 2024 | 86 | 30.2% |
| 2025 | 71 | 25.4% |
What to check before buying a 1995 111
On a 1995 111, emissions & environmental is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Emissions & environmental (13.3% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Brakes (13.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (12.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1995 Rover 111s pass their MOT?
72.3% of the 483 1995 Rover 111 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1995 Rover 111?
Emissions & environmental, recorded in 13.3% of tests, followed by brakes (13.0%).
Does the 1995 111 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.5% in the 0-30k band to 32.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 483 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.