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L792 RAR

2001 Mitsubishi Montero

Silver Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

27,042 mi
Last recorded27,042 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Montero28,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL792 RAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 27,042 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 26,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 24,320 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 24,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 23,859 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 23,822 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 23,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 23,786 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 23,714 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 23,670 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 23,670 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 23,533 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 23,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,222 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 23,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,048 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 23,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2012 22,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2011 22,725 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,575 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 22,574 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,160 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 22,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,746 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 21,745 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,175 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,634 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 20,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering idler

Fail 29 Nov 2005 20,106 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Montero?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,794
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 14
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L792 RAR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero in Silver with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Montero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 28,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Montero fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L792 RAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Montero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Montero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L792 RAR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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