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P985 RGT

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

77,485 mi
Last recorded77,485 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 RGT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 77,485 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 77,468 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Surface rust arches/body

Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,426 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both kingpins slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2019 57,426 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both kingpins slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 54,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both wheels (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,410 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 52,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2012 51,608 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 51,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,980 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 45,377 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 45,376 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,129 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 42,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,344 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 40,344 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 38,895 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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P985 RGT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 97,040 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P985 RGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Convoy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P985 RGT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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