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T31 BRM

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,832 mi
Last recorded135,832 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 BRM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 135,832 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

weld repairs covered in underseal

Fail 21 Jan 2026 135,832 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

weld repairs covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jan 2025 135,032 miles

various weld repairs covered in underseal

Fail 9 Dec 2024 135,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

various weld repairs covered in underseal

Pass 7 Dec 2023 134,617 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various weld repairs covered in underseal

Pass 7 Dec 2022 133,774 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear and most suspension componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 132,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 132,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,051 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 131,106 miles

OSF steering arm slight play

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2018 129,640 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Play in both steering rack inner arms

Fail 6 Nov 2018 129,637 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both do not illuminate sufficiently (4.7.2 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle

Play in both steering rack inner arms

Pass 20 Nov 2017 128,151 miles

Corrosion on main brake pipes to rear flexi borderline

Groschen on chassis rails in the sales front suspension and rear suspension

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint borderline

Pass 22 Nov 2016 126,138 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2016 126,138 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust flexi damaged and corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 125,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front &n/s/r tyres age cracked in tread.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 124,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 122,743 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 121,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,089 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 119,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 117,556 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 108,977 miles

Oil leak

offside side mirror slight damage

Fail 19 Nov 2009 108,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

offside side mirror slight damage

Pass 12 Nov 2008 97,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 90,087 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 90,085 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 79,561 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 73,258 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
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T31 BRM is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T31 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.

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T31 BRM is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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