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SSU 263

1990 MG Sports

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,803 mi
Last recorded99,803 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 263
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 99,803 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 98,282 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,632 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 95,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,856 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,854 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,347 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,958 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,420 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,238 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,853 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,728 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 75,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,563 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 75,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 73,122 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SSU 263 is a 1990 MG Sports in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSU 263, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SSU 263?

You can check the full history of SSU 263 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SSU 263 registered?

SSU 263 is a 1990 MG Sports, first registered on 14 August 1990.

Is SSU 263 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSU 263 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSU 263 have outstanding finance?

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