1994 Rover 111 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 17
✅ 2.6% above average (9249 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 1994 Rover 111 as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 15 to 17 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 15 yrs | 37.7% | 130 |
| 16 yrs | 41.4% | 70 |
| 17 yrs | 56.1% | 41 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 1994 Rover 111 pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows improving over 3 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 (17 yrs) | 56.1% | 41 |
| 2010 (16 yrs) | 41.4% | 70 |
| 2009 (15 yrs) | 37.7% | 130 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1994 Rover 111, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 37.7% (15 yrs) | 24.4% (17 yrs) | -13.3%
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| Tyres | 19.2% (15 yrs) | 12.2% (17 yrs) | -7.0%
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| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 21.5% (15 yrs) | 17.1% (17 yrs) | -4.4%
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| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 21.5% (15 yrs) | 19.5% (17 yrs) | -2.0%
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| Brakes | 28.5% (15 yrs) | 26.8% (17 yrs) | -1.7%
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About This Data
This page shows how Rover 111 cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2011, covering 241 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.