SSANGYONG MUSSO2022 · 2.2L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful inspection in August 2025. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory after a specific mechanical failure was addressed immediately. While the car failed the test on 20 August 2025 at 47,826 miles due to an inoperative nearside rear parking brake and poor efficiency, the subsequent pass just six days later indicates the owner took proactive action to rectify the fault. The recorded mileage of 47,851 miles over four years represents an average annual usage of approximately 12,000 miles. This figure aligns with typical UK driving patterns for a diesel vehicle of this class, suggesting consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation or neglect. The short 25-mile gap between the failure and the pass confirms that the vehicle was driven specifically for repairs and that the brake issue was an isolated incident rather than a symptom of long-term mechanical neglect. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the parking brake system to ensure the nearside rear mechanism was not caused by a seized cable or a worn adjuster. Given the previous failure on efficiency, testing the handbrake for any binding or uneven wear on the drums is essential. Although the MOT record is currently clean of structural or suspension defects, the age of the vehicle warrants a check of rubber bushes and signs of corrosion, as these components often begin to show wear at this mileage interval.