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V52 VNV

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,824 mi
Last recorded63,824 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 VNV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 63,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 61,503 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,785 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 59,777 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 59,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,216 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 58,216 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,711 miles

corrosion to rear discs

slight corrosion to rear of o/s sill

Fail 15 Jun 2013 57,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to rear discs

slight corrosion to rear of o/s sill

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,059 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,059 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 50,541 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 49,186 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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V52 VNV is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V52 VNV, 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 V52 VNV registered?

V52 VNV is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V52 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 VNV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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