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M891 XVE

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

249,803 mi
Last recorded249,803 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 XVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 249,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 245,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded in places

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Inner arch to sill corroded o/s/r

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch to sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 245,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded in places

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Inner arch to sill corroded o/s/r

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch to sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 239,563 miles

Nearside Front head light has a stone chip

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner arch panel corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 232,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipes corroding

oil weep on engine

Pass 19 Oct 2020 226,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light glass stone chip

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear link bar rubber bushs starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear anti roll bar link bar bushs starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2019 219,106 miles

Nearside Front head light lense has a stone chip

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

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

metal fuel pipes corroding

rear link arm bushes starting to crack

Fail 7 Oct 2019 218,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front head light lense has a stone chip

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

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

metal fuel pipes corroding

rear link arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 15 Oct 2018 212,608 miles

rear exhaust tale pipe corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front head light lense has a stone chip

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear link arm bushs cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2017 205,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking in treads

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2016 197,052 miles

Rear antiroll bar bushes worn

diesel weep above tank area

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

oil weap

Fail 10 Oct 2016 197,052 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear antiroll bar bushes worn

diesel weep above tank area

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

oil weap

Pass 12 Oct 2015 185,758 miles

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

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

damp around rear fuel pipe but no visable leak

oil leak

play in front wheel bearings

play in offside rear anti-roll bar 'D' bush

Pass 2 Oct 2014 173,453 miles

oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Oct 2014 173,452 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

steal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 161,963 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 161,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 149,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 140,277 miles

fuel pipe to tank damp

Pass 14 Oct 2010 132,277 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 132,277 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 119,811 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 119,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres worn on edge

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2008 109,052 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 87,388 miles

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

very slight movement in both front hub areas

Pass 11 Oct 2006 87,388 miles

very slight movement in both front hub areas

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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M891 XVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 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 Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M891 XVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M891 XVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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