MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)
slight play in steering rack † †oil leak on engine
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)
Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)
oil leak
rear exhaust fouling body
How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?
Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R28 BDV is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 100,831 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 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R28 BDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R28 BDV registered?
R28 BDV is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R28 BDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R28 BDV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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