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BGZ 5978

2016 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,090 mi
Last recorded124,090 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi L20059,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 5978
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,442cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 124,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 116,794 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 109,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,061 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,455 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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BGZ 5978 is a 2016 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,442cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 59,935 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 BGZ 5978, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BGZ 5978 registered?

BGZ 5978 is a 2016 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is BGZ 5978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 5978 shows 7 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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