Car statistics
Rover 800 Series statistics
How many Rover 800 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 222 −4.7% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 1,343 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 991 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 1996 129,816 licensed
- Declared off the road 85.8% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 97.7% of those licensed
How many Rover 800 Series are left in Great Britain?
There were 222 Rover 800 Series licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,343 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.8% fewer than the peak of 129,816 in 1996.
Rover 800 Series licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 1996 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 125,038 |
| 1995 | 128,630 |
| 1996 | 129,816 |
| 1997 | 127,032 |
| 1998 | 117,366 |
| 1999 | 108,400 |
| 2000 | 92,343 |
| 2001 | 77,493 |
| 2002 | 63,507 |
| 2003 | 50,502 |
| 2004 | 39,009 |
| 2005 | 28,635 |
| 2006 | 19,912 |
| 2007 | 13,992 |
| 2008 | 9,498 |
| 2009 | 6,500 |
| 2010 | 4,421 |
| 2011 | 2,951 |
| 2012 | 2,098 |
| 2013 | 1,488 |
| 2014 | 1,126 |
| 2015 | 906 |
| 2016 | 703 |
| 2017 | 587 |
| 2018 | 523 |
| 2019 | 433 |
| 2020 | 365 |
| 2021 | 336 |
| 2022 | 316 |
| 2023 | 261 |
| 2024 | 236 |
| 2025 | 230 |
| 2026 | 222 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Rover 800 Series versions
2 versions of the Rover 800 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 800 Series 820 Vitesse | 32 | 165 |
| Rover 800 Series 825 Sterling | 26 | 100 |
Rover 800 Series MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Rover 800 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 800 Series engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 231 Rover 800 Series licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 63.2% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 19.0% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc. Petrols made up 95.1% of those licensed in 2014 and 97.8% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 146 licensed | 63.2% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 44 licensed | 19.0% |
| 2,601cc to 2,700cc 39 licensed | 16.9% |
| Other sizes 2 licensed | 0.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 144 | 62.3% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Petrol | 41 | 17.7% |
| 2,601–2,700cc | Petrol | 39 | 16.9% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Diesel | 3 | 1.3% |
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 95.1% | 4.4% |
| 2015 | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 95.5% | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 96.4% | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 96.6% | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 97.3% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 97.9% | 1.7% |
| 2025 | 97.8% | 1.7% |
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 800 Series safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Rover 800 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 800 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 800 Series with other Rover models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 800 Series | 222 | −4.7% | 1,343 | 991 | 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 | 1,565 800 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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