CarCostCheck

Rover 200

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 299 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

299

Best Year

1999 (79%)

Years Covered

2

How reliable is the Rover 200?

vs national average-3% (82% avg)
vs Rover brand average+5% (74% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Rover 200 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199979%26186,826 mi
199879%3872,430 mi

Checking a specific Rover 200?

Enter the reg plate to see its individual MOT history, mileage verification, and predicted costs.

GB

Free instant check using official DVSA and DVLA data

About the Rover 200

The Rover 200 has been tested 299 times in 2024 MOT data across 2 model years (1998 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1999 model is the most reliable with a 79% pass rate from 261 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 79%. With just a 0 point spread, the 200 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 72,430 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 86,826 miles.

Compared to the Rover brand average of 74%, the 200 performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Rover range.

Click any year in the table above to see detailed running costs, individual reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.