1998 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · S804 KKV

The Mitsubishi L200 passed its most recent MOT on 24 February 2025 at 166,630 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available record, though the pattern of a failure immediately followed by a pass in both 2024 and 2025 suggests last-minute rectification rather than consistent proactive care. Recorded mileage sits at 166,630 against a 1998 build, averaging roughly 5,951 miles per year, which is low for a 28-year-old commercial 4x4. The DVSA data shows 141,301 miles on 18 January 2023, then 154,149 at the 23 February 2024 failure and 154,186 at the 1 March 2024 pass, before jumping to 166,608 at the 19 February 2025 failure and 166,630 at the pass five days later. That equates to about 12,900 miles in 2024 and only around 12,400 in the following year, with no test logged between March 2024 and February 2025. The sparse history and clean defect columns give little detail, but the repeated fail-then-pass sequence within days points to deferred basic preparation. A buyer should physically inspect the chassis and outriggers for structural corrosion, as a 1998 L200 with long idle periods is prone to hidden rust despite clean MOT advisories. The tester logged no brake, suspension, or emissions faults, yet the twin failures with no listed defects imply paperwork or presentation issues rather than mechanical failure; verify the brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes for binding or wear not captured on the certificate. Confirm the vehicle was not standing unused for extended spells that could have degraded tyres, seals, and fuel system components between the 2023 and 2024 tests.