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R471 BLC

1997 Mitsubishi Rvr

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,923 mi
Last recorded63,923 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr98,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 BLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,780 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,215 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s rear tyre perrished,small cuts in tread.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre perrished in tread advise attension soon/also slightly perrished on side wall.

o/s rear tyre perrished,small cuts in tread.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,523 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Rvr?

Based on 2,911 MOT tests across 442 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
442
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
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R471 BLC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 98,702 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 Rvr fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R471 BLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Rvr typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R471 BLC registered?

R471 BLC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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