Car statistics
Rover 100 Series statistics
How many Rover 100 Series are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 1,337 −5.2% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 2,759 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 628 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 1999 124,711 licensed
- Declared off the road 67.4% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 99.0% of those licensed
How many Rover 100 Series are left in Great Britain?
There were 1,337 Rover 100 Series licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,759 declared off the road (SORN). That is 98.9% fewer than the peak of 124,711 in 1999.
Rover 100 Series licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 1999 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1,229 |
| 1995 | 48,502 |
| 1996 | 83,437 |
| 1997 | 115,116 |
| 1998 | 122,103 |
| 1999 | 124,711 |
| 2000 | 123,207 |
| 2001 | 122,956 |
| 2002 | 120,919 |
| 2003 | 115,976 |
| 2004 | 108,520 |
| 2005 | 93,857 |
| 2006 | 71,986 |
| 2007 | 52,499 |
| 2008 | 36,157 |
| 2009 | 23,220 |
| 2010 | 15,561 |
| 2011 | 10,706 |
| 2012 | 7,685 |
| 2013 | 5,551 |
| 2014 | 4,173 |
| 2015 | 3,288 |
| 2016 | 2,697 |
| 2017 | 2,303 |
| 2018 | 2,081 |
| 2019 | 1,929 |
| 2020 | 1,791 |
| 2021 | 1,655 |
| 2022 | 1,548 |
| 2023 | 1,463 |
| 2024 | 1,440 |
| 2025 | 1,356 |
| 2026 | 1,337 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Rover 100 Series versions
4 versions of the Rover 100 Series have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Rover 100 Series 100 | 538 | 303 |
| Rover 100 Series 110 | 305 | 159 |
| Rover 100 Series 105 | 108 | 54 |
| Rover 100 Series 114 Cabriolet | 19 | 106 |
Rover 100 Series MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Rover 100 Series in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Rover 100 Series registrations over time
Registrations of Rover 100 Series for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 108 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 108 |
| ’02 | 66 |
| ’03 | 59 |
| ’04 | 29 |
| ’05 | 12 |
| ’06 | 8 |
| ’07 | 1 |
| ’08 | 3 |
| ’09 | 1 |
| ’10 | 1 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 1 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 2 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Rover 100 Series engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 1,379 Rover 100 Series licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 68.7% have an engine of 2,601cc to 2,700cc, and 18.4% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc. The share with an engine of 2,601cc to 2,700cc has grown from 21.8% in 2014 to 68.7%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,601cc to 2,700cc 948 licensed | 68.7% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 254 licensed | 18.4% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 128 licensed | 9.3% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 14 licensed | 1.0% |
| Other sizes 35 licensed | 2.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,601–2,700cc | Petrol | 947 | 68.7% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 254 | 18.4% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 128 | 9.3% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,601–2,700cc | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 21.8% | 54.4% | 20.3% | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 27.3% | 49.9% | 19.1% | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 32.6% | 46.3% | 17.6% | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 38.3% | 41.5% | 16.4% | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 45.4% | 36.2% | 15.1% | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 49.4% | 33.5% | 13.9% | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 53.9% | 29.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 58.6% | 26.0% | 12.4% | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 62.1% | 23.4% | 11.1% | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 64.8% | 22.1% | 10.0% | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 66.2% | 20.3% | 10.2% | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 68.7% | 18.4% | 9.3% | 1.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 97.2% | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 97.6% | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 98.2% | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 98.4% | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 98.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 98.7% | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 98.6% | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 98.8% | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 98.9% | 1.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Rover 100 Series safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Rover 100 Series in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Rover 100 Series. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Rover 100 Series with other Rover models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 100 Series | 1,337 | −5.2% | 2,759 | 628 | Petrol |
| Rover Mini | 6,635 | −2.4% | 22,075 | 392 | Petrol |
| Rover 75 | 5,189 | −16.9% | 8,453 | 433 | Diesel |
| Rover 25 | 1,952 | −23.0% | 6,059 | 563 | Petrol |
| Rover Range Rover | 1,432 | +4.5% | 5,716 | 614 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 4,096 100 Series records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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