Car statistics

Rover 95 statistics

How many Rover 95s 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.

Last updated
Records analysed
284 95 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 180 +0.6% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 104 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 1,038 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Peak year 1996 264 licensed
  • Declared off the road 36.6% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 99.4% of those licensed

How many Rover 95s are left in Great Britain?

There were 180 Rover 95s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 104 declared off the road (SORN). That is 31.8% fewer than the peak of 264 in 1996.

Rover 95s licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 264 in 1996.

Rover 95s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 185
1995 184
1996 264
1997 261
1998 255
1999 248
2000 244
2001 227
2002 236
2003 213
2004 211
2005 210
2006 207
2007 188
2008 189
2009 179
2010 178
2011 177
2012 169
2013 172
2014 167
2015 153
2016 158
2017 153
2018 172
2019 175
2020 174
2021 176
2022 178
2023 173
2024 177
2025 181
2026 180

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Rover 95 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Rover 95s 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 95 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 183 Rover 95s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 98.4% have an engine of 2,601cc to 2,700cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Rover 95s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
2,601cc to 2,700cc 180 licensed 98.4%
Other sizes 3 licensed 1.6%

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 95 safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Rover 95 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 95. 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 95 with other Rover models

Rover 95 compared with other Rover models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Rover 95 180 +0.6% 104 1038 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

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 284 95 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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