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AO51 OGR

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,197 mi
Last recorded107,197 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 OGR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 107,197 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 105,480 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery tray corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2025 105,480 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

battery tray corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,945 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 96,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper marker light damaged

Pass 25 May 2021 93,795 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL AREAS

VEHICLE DIRTY UNDERNEATH

Pass 21 May 2020 87,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 83,695 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 83,695 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 77,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,159 miles

Nearside Front drop wing damaged

Offside Front Slight play in kingpin

Rear diff oil leak

Spare Tyre low on tread

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,159 miles

Nearside Front drop wing damaged

Offside Front Slight play in kingpin

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Spare Tyre low on tread

Pass 29 May 2015 64,472 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding a small mount

Pass 15 May 2014 59,783 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 59,783 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 55,688 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 51,272 miles

Battery tray corroded.

Pass 27 May 2011 47,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,649 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,933 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 34,857 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 28,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 17,656 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?

Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,092
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 2,761
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,609
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,611
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,596
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,487
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AO51 OGR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 88,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 OGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 OGR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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