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V226 HLA

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,842 mi
Last recorded102,842 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 HLA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 101,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,439 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,571 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 96,571 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 94,372 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 90,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

centre exhaust rubber starting to split

n/s/f tyre tread getting low 2mm

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,443 miles

centre exhaust rubber starting to split

n/s/f tyre tread getting low 2mm

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,477 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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V226 HLA is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V226 HLA, 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

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What year was V226 HLA registered?

V226 HLA is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V226 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 HLA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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