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SSU 298

1991 MG Sports

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,359 mi
Last recorded8,359 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 298
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 8,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 8,184 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 8,180 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s handbrake and footbrake slow, handbrake weak

Pass 18 Oct 2022 7,987 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 7,985 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 7,556 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 7,556 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 7,150 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 6,477 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 6,474 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 5,542 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 4,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp (7.1.2)

slight coolant leak from radiator bottom hose

Pass 22 May 2015 4,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 3,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 2,776 miles

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 298 is a 1991 MG Sports in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSU 298, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SSU 298 registered?

SSU 298 is a 1991 MG Sports, first registered on 18 March 1991.

Is SSU 298 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSU 298 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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