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R14 KRG

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,413 mi
Last recorded37,413 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 KRG
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 37,413 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 37,337 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 36,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,832 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,752 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,492 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,285 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,945 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,900 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,018 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,497 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?

Based on 22,742 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,151
Steering rack gaiter split 866
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 764
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 730
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 723
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R14 KRG is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi 3000 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R14 KRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R14 KRG registered?

R14 KRG is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R14 KRG shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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