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R975 XBT

1998 Mitsubishi Rvr

White Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,550 mi
Last recorded118,550 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr97,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 XBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 118,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,710 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamps starting to deteriote

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,416 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,761 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 83,931 miles

battery inscure

offside rear and nearside front tyres inner edges wearing off and outer walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2012 83,931 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

battery inscure

offside rear and nearside front tyres inner edges wearing off and outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,396 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,243 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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R975 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr in White with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R975 XBT, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R975 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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