CarVerify

Free Car Check

G26 BRM

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,010 mi
Last recorded118,010 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 BRM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 118,010 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective condensation inside head lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 118,002 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed with in 30cm of rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective condensation inside head lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 148,817 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner rack end oil seal damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 117,794 miles

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2024 146,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipework near to rack slight corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 146,219 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipework near to rack slight corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,665 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished + worn unevenly on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,858 miles

suspension very rusty

underside rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,448 miles

front suspension rusty

rear suspension rusty

underneath rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2021 134,662 miles

power steering pipe chafing against anti roll bar

Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear shock absorber demonstrating a reduced damping effect

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 123,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 115,957 miles

exhaust rusty

front + rear suspension

Fail 18 Oct 2019 115,954 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust rusty

front + rear suspension

Pass 16 Oct 2018 114,693 miles

Clutch worn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,121 miles

ns mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,648 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,527 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,213 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,862 miles

both facing panels rusty

osr wheel arch rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2014 104,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both facing panels rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

ns sill rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2014 107,314 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,809 miles

both rear facing panels rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

ns sill rusty

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,415 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 105,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,991 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty, slight blow rear exhaust box

Fail 8 Sep 2011 86,988 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches rusty, slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,922 miles

both rear sills rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,404 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 74,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 100,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,488 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 100,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 67,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 60,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,684 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 200?

Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
4,697
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,314
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,279
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,257
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,173
Full Rover 200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G26 BRM is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G26 BRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G26 BRM?

You can check the full history of G26 BRM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G26 BRM registered?

G26 BRM is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is G26 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G26 BRM shows 39 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G26 BRM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G26 BRM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.