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R761 MTN

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,290 mi
Last recorded65,290 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 MTN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 65,290 miles

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

advise osf inner wheel arch corroded

advise rear lower panel corroded

advise underside undersealed

Pass 31 Oct 2024 64,784 miles

advise underside undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,357 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advise underside undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,738 miles

advise underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,500 miles

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

advise underside heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Sep 2021 63,500 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise underside heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,123 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise underside heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2020 63,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,993 miles

advise underside undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,638 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise brake pipes greased

advise underside undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,197 miles

New protective coating to underside

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,747 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 58,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,615 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,582 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight play in king pins.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 50,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very slight play in king pins.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,510 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 50,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,117 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 45,117 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s rear outer tyre deflated

track rod bent

Pass 5 Aug 2005 41,330 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R761 MTN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R761 MTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R761 MTN registered?

R761 MTN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R761 MTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 MTN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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