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M444 KYE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,604 mi
Last recorded60,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 KYE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 60,604 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,398 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,261 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,439 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,892 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,271 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,425 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 46,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,384 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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M444 KYE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 73,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M444 KYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M444 KYE registered?

M444 KYE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M444 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M444 KYE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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