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V229 HLA

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,077 mi
Last recorded96,077 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 HLA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,850 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,620 miles

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

both rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,149 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear pads low

front brake judder

o/s/f and n/s/f tie rods have play.

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 8 Oct 2011 83,181 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

at front l ed light fitted jan speed exuast fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,305 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,148 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,906 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 52,076 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,124 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 45,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 43,260 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs rusting

Fail 7 Oct 2005 43,260 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake discs rusting

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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V229 HLA is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V229 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.

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What year was V229 HLA registered?

V229 HLA is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V229 HLA safe to buy?

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