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V260 HKX

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,787 mi
Last recorded61,787 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 HKX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 61,787 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 60,616 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 53,669 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,317 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,916 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 45,652 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative indicator/hazard (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,295 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 45,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,128 miles

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

Gearbox has slight oil leak

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 44,120 miles

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

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

Gearbox has slight oil leak

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,536 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 43,529 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,996 miles

Advise:front brake just passed imbalnce check 20%

Advise:o/s/r wheel v.slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,945 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,316 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,107 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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V260 HKX is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V260 HKX, 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 V260 HKX registered?

V260 HKX is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V260 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V260 HKX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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