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Mitsubishi L200

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,477 cc

T897 BPRMOT history

T897 BPR is a blue diesel Mitsubishi L200 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
136,892 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 BPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L200
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 BPR was last recorded at 136,892 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 9,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,761 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
9,131 miles
Average per year
4,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,892 miles
  • 2022 – 127,761 miles
  • 2021 – 123,569 miles
  • 2020 – 122,661 miles
  • 2019 – 121,124 miles
  • 2018 – 118,821 miles
  • 2017 – 116,619 miles
  • 2016 – 113,950 miles
  • 2015 – 109,735 miles
  • 2014 – 106,271 miles
  • 2013 – 101,448 miles
  • 2012 – 98,126 miles
  • 2011 – 94,367 miles
  • 2010 – 89,922 miles
  • 2009 – 85,226 miles
  • 2008 – 77,488 miles
  • 2007 – 70,613 miles
  • 2006 – 62,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,892 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle dirty
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,892 miles (+9,131)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,892 miles
    Test number
    979598217797
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle dirty
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass127,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,761 miles
    Test number
    805944874898
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,761 miles (+4,192)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,761 miles
    Test number
    211695879264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,569 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,569 miles
    Test number
    842103262040
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail123,569 miles (+908)3 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,569 miles
    Test number
    230750905643
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,661 miles (+1,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,661 miles
    Test number
    330266556587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass121,124 miles (+2,303)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,124 miles
    Test number
    438515149686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,821 miles (+2,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,821 miles
    Test number
    936509534680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass116,619 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,619 miles
    Test number
    971866881039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

  10. Fail116,617 miles (+2,667)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,617 miles
    Test number
    668311304057
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

  11. Pass113,950 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,950 miles
    Test number
    644601775576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,735 miles (+3,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,735 miles
    Test number
    795465985062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass106,271 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,271 miles
    Test number
    375665584047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,448 miles (+3,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,448 miles
    Test number
    657724293007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  15. Pass98,126 miles (+3,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,126 miles
    Test number
    275453702447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass94,367 miles (+4,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,367 miles
    Test number
    786688491070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass89,922 miles (+4,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,922 miles
    Test number
    143078690453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass85,226 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    481354509117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,488 miles (+6,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    750765908133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  20. Pass70,613 miles (+8,153)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    380875097030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,460 miles
    Test number
    610279906192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T897 BPR

Does T897 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 BPR expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 BPR?
The MOT on T897 BPR expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 BPR done?
T897 BPR was recorded at 136,892 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 4,025 miles a year.
Has T897 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 BPR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T897 BPR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T897 BPR find?
T897 BPR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 3 more.

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