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T526 NLF

1999 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,792 mi
Last recorded63,792 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 NLF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 63,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,600 miles

corrosion to both outer sills but not excessive

Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,820 miles

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,879 miles

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 61,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,562 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,559 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,247 miles

Fluid stains around power steering pipework

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,611 miles

Oil stains power steering pump/pipework area

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,826 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,644 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,232 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,769 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 44,889 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,578 miles

power steering belt perishing advise

Pass 18 Jul 2005 40,687 miles

power steering belt perishing

stone chip center lower windscreen

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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T526 NLF is a 1999 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T526 NLF, 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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What year was T526 NLF registered?

T526 NLF is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T526 NLF safe to buy?

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