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YG12 BVE

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,730 mi
Last recorded156,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 BVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 156,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 156,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in the dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excess play in both rack arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket to the dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil level is low

Pass 2 Jan 2025 149,267 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 137,846 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 124,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 101,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,980 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,532 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YG12 BVE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 72,938 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 YG12 BVE, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YG12 BVE registered?

YG12 BVE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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