Mitsubishi L200 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi L200. Check any L200 by registration number below.

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70.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.5%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mitsubishi L200 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi L200 has an average MOT pass rate of 70.7%, which is 11.5 percentage points below the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your L200 on the road.

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your L200 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi L200, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi L200 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 2,935 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

9.3%

Mileage at 3yr

64k mi

2020

Based on 7,049 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

9.8%

Mileage at 3yr

63k mi

Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

2019

Based on 19,524 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 3yr

57k mi

Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

2018

Based on 21,067 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

13.1%

Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

2017

Based on 21,558 vehicles

86.4%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

15.2%

Mileage at 5yr

95k mi

2016

Based on 17,670 vehicles

84.9%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

16.2%

2015

Based on 17,411 vehicles

79.4%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

21.0%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2014

Based on 12,220 vehicles

74.2%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

25.9%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2013

Based on 9,804 vehicles

72.5%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

27.6%

Mileage at 10yr

154k mi

2012

Based on 7,849 vehicles

70.3%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

27.7%

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

2011

Based on 10,500 vehicles

66.3%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

31.1%

2010

Based on 8,616 vehicles

64.8%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

32.4%

2009

Based on 5,633 vehicles

61.2%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

34.2%

2008

Based on 6,289 vehicles

62.4%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

32.0%

2007

Based on 9,415 vehicles

62.5%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

32.2%

2006

Based on 10,797 vehicles

63.2%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

30.1%

2005

Based on 1,835 vehicles

62.8%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

31.7%

2004

Based on 1,363 vehicles

65.2%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

25.6%

2003

Based on 815 vehicles

63.6%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

30.9%

2002

Based on 563 vehicles

68.6%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

23.8%

2001

Based on 418 vehicles

63.4%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

28.2%

2000

Based on 363 vehicles

61.7%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

30.8%

1999

Based on 430 vehicles

65.1%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

19.9%

1998

Based on 405 vehicles

60.7%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

32.0%

1997

Based on 386 vehicles

69.4%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

23.2%

1996

Based on 95 vehicles

74.7%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

20.5%

1995

Based on 135 vehicles

48.9%Poor

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

34.3%

1994

Based on 60 vehicles

60.0%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

22.7%

0

Based on 94,565 vehicles

79.9%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Mileage at 5yr

90k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi L200

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

6.1%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

5.2%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

5.2%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.6%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.4%

Mitsubishi L200 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.7%

Front

1.9%

Front Nearside

1.8%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mitsubishi L200

Mitsubishi L200 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi L200 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi L200?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi L200 is 70.7% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi L200?

The most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi L200 are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (6.1%), Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (5.2%), Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (5.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mitsubishi L200 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 70.7%, the Mitsubishi L200 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi L200?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi L200?

Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi L200: 64,362 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used L200 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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