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S121 RNK

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,365 mi
Last recorded85,365 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 RNK
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,365 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

general surface corrosion front chassis both sides

Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,239 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,154 miles

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

Front chip in front screen middle n/s

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 57,170 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,456 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 41,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,782 miles

exhaust insecure at rear joint

head lamp dip switch loose

rear wheels slight binding

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso?

Based on 35,791 MOT tests across 6,518 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,274
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,518
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,971
brake binding 1,314
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,144
position lamp(s) not working 804
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S121 RNK is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 87,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Musso fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S121 RNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Musso typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S121 RNK is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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