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R1 BME

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,347 mi
Last recorded47,347 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 47,347 miles

Heavy amounts of underseal applied to vehicle underside

Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,169 miles

heavy amounts of underseal applied to vehicle underside.

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 46,914 miles

slight free play both n/s and o/s front wheel bearings.

vehicle underside surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 46,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light showing white light. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

slight free play both n/s and o/s front wheel bearings.

vehicle underside surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,568 miles

Underside Corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 46,237 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,893 miles

Front Suspension at front and chassis has surface corrosion

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,584 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,918 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Rear leaf spring bushs deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,786 miles

rear leaf spring eye bushes have minor movement

Fail 30 Aug 2017 43,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres perished and worn at edges

rear leaf spring eye bushes have minor movement

Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,387 miles

all four tyres cracked and perishing

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

all four tyres are perished and cracking

metal under guard fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,206 miles

tyres worn and cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,674 miles

tyres worn and cracking

slight damage n/s/r light lens

Fail 16 Aug 2013 38,662 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage n/s/r light lens

tyres worn and cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2011 350,445 miles

rear tyres cracking inner eadge

Pass 26 May 2010 29,146 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 29,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,411 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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R1 BME is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 BME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R1 BME is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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