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Y971 MBU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,296 mi
Last recorded119,296 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 MBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 119,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 119,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 114,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 113,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,811 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 106,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,845 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 93,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,637 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,868 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 66,862 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,414 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 57,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside wiperblade split. rear number plate discoloured.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,448 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 52,441 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front/rear brake pads low. front disc's worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,314 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,720 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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Y971 MBU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y971 MBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y971 MBU registered?

Y971 MBU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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