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RRN 531K

1998 MG Sports

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,709 mi
Last recorded82,709 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRN 531K
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 82,709 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,640 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 82,640 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 81,077 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Fail 14 May 2016 81,007 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Offside Headlamp aim too high P.R.S. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 80,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 80,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 79,576 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,532 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 79,532 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 79,465 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 79,465 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 79,363 miles

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

main beam indicator not working

slight vertical lift in swivel points on both sides

Fail 19 Jul 2007 79,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

main beam indicator not working

slight vertical lift in swivel points on both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2006 79,276 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 79,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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RRN 531K is a 1998 MG Sports in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRN 531K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RRN 531K registered?

RRN 531K is a 1998 MG Sports, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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The MOT history for RRN 531K shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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