Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1991 Rover 111?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1991 Rover 111?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1991 Rover 111?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1991 Rover 111?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Rover 111 (1991)

241 real MOT outcomes analysed • 59% first-time pass rate

1991 Rover 111

CarHunch analysed 241 real MOT records for the 1991 Rover 111. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 21% below UK average

59%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

64,031

typical mileage

49,755–77,311 middle half

5.8%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.07

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1991 Rover 111

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1991 Rover 111 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

49,755

low mileage

64,031

typical

77,311

high mileage

Half of all 1991 Rover 111 vehicles fall between 49,755 and 77,311 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.07

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Rover 111

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

28.6%

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
14.7%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
14.7%

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
14.7%

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
11%

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
10.6%

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
9.9%

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
9.5%

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Rover 111:

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998