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R990 SDG

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,595 mi
Last recorded108,595 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 SDG
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 108,595 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underneath Undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2024 108,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to sill/floor edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside and suspension components

slight wear in propshaft centre mounting rubber

Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion taking hold to sills/floor edges

slight wear in propshaft centre mounting rubbers

Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to inner sills/floor edges

slight wear in propshaft centre mounting rubbers

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,926 miles

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

corrosion to inner sills/floor edges

inner faces of front brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre inner sidewall worn, tyre been used underinflated

slight wear in propshaft centre mounting rubbers

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,138 miles

corrosion to inner sills/floor edges

inner faces of front brake discs in poor condition

slight wear in propshaft centre mounting rubbers

Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,912 miles

corrosion to inner sill/floor edges

Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,078 miles

slight corrosion to inner sill/floor edges

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,885 miles

all coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi in poor condition and has slight blow

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,104 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,966 miles

Exhaust support bracket detached

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,250 miles

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s floor front to rear

Fail 27 Oct 2014 89,240 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s floor front to rear

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,301 miles

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes in places

Fail 29 Oct 2013 85,292 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes in places

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,228 miles

all metal front brake pipes surface corrosion

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,222 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all metal front brake pipes surface corrosion

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,765 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 75,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,584 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,104 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,162 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 48,636 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R990 SDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R990 SDG, 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 R990 SDG registered?

R990 SDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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