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R139 HGN

1998 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

203,300 mi
Last recorded203,300 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200118,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 HGN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 203,300 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play to all steering ball joints

Pass 19 Nov 2024 199,601 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 196,629 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 193,754 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 193,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 190,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 190,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 187,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 184,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 180,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 175,078 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 172,006 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 12 Sep 2015 166,776 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 163,151 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 161,578 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 159,914 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 158,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 156,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 154,441 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 152,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 151,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 151,232 miles

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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R139 HGN is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R139 HGN, 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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What year was R139 HGN registered?

R139 HGN is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R139 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 HGN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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