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R104 RGM

1998 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200118,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 RGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 130,460 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 130,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 130,219 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 129,969 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 129,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Bumper support bracket corroded but outside prescribed area and bumper still secure

Nearside Front Steering drop arm ball joint slight wear/play

Nearside Front Steering idler slight wear/play

Nearside Rear Upper Wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed area and secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering drop arm ball joint slight wear/play

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 129,408 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Slightly insecure/loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Bumper support bracket corroded but outside prescribed area and bumper still secure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering drop arm ball joint slight wear/play

Nearside Front Steering idler slight wear/play

Nearside Rear Upper Wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed area and secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering drop arm ball joint slight wear/play

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 128,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 128,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,044 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower than offside during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 128,030 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower than offside during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 127,485 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 127,460 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,666 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 124,131 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 123,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,793 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 120,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 119,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 118,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 118,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 117,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 116,640 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 115,287 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 113,155 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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R104 RGM is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 118,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R104 RGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R104 RGM is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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