CarVerify

Free Car Check

N699 BVR

1996 Ldv 400

White Petrol 3500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,489 mi
Last recorded81,489 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ldv
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 BVR
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 81,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 80,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,207 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 75,826 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 51,476 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,611 miles

Nearside Front KING PIN THRUST WASHER WORN

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,411 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,358 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 47,353 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,973 miles

offside front tyre poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

offside front tyre poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,665 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 39,661 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,178 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,507 miles

nearside offside front floors coroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,210 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,048 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
Full Ldv 400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N699 BVR is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 88,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N699 BVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N699 BVR?

You can check the full history of N699 BVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N699 BVR registered?

N699 BVR is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N699 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N699 BVR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N699 BVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N699 BVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.