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R978 NUF

2012 Mitsubishi Rvr

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,034 mi
Last recorded153,034 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 NUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 153,034 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 152,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 152,540 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 148,501 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 144,491 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 139,594 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 137,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 131,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 131,499 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 127,244 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

auxilliary belt in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2015 117,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brakes not tested

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

auxilliary belt in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,871 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,332 miles

slight play offside rack end

temp fog light fitted

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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R978 NUF is a 2012 Mitsubishi Rvr in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R978 NUF, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R978 NUF registered?

R978 NUF is a 2012 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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The MOT history for R978 NUF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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