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L263 GDV

2001 Mitsubishi Rvr

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,075 mi
Last recorded143,075 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Rvr129,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 GDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2013 143,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2013 143,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 143,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 137,732 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2012 137,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2011 134,976 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres on approx 3mm

strong advise nearside front brake has a slight bind and disc slightly discoloured (due to heat), not effecting brake test

strong advise suspect nearside rear wheel bearing noise, further investigation is advise not rough or no excessive play slight noise when spinning the wheel but nothing found during road test

Fail 11 Apr 2011 134,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres on approx 3mm

strong advise nearside front brake has a slight bind and disc slightly discoloured (due to heat), not effecting brake test

strong advise suspect nearside rear wheel bearing noise, further investigation is advise not rough or no excessive play slight noise when spinning the wheel but nothing found during road test

Pass 16 Apr 2010 130,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and rear tyres on approx 3mm

Fail 13 Apr 2010 130,309 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and rear tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2009 125,872 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 121,156 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 121,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 114,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 108,900 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 108,840 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Rvr?

Based on 2,911 MOT tests across 442 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
442
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
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L263 GDV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Rvr in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 129,367 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Rvr fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L263 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Rvr typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L263 GDV registered?

L263 GDV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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