CarVerify

Free Car Check

R830 JGK

1998 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

230,122 mi
Last recorded230,122 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationR830 JGK
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 230,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rusty condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slower than nearside

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both fronts / borderline (5.1.2 (c) (i))

power steering drive belt noisy

Pass 9 Jun 2025 229,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both offside (5.3.2 (b))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both fronts (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underneath in a rusty condition

steering belt noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2024 228,843 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both fronts, borderline (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 228,833 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both fronts, borderline (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 227,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

washer bottle damaged / insecure

Fail 17 May 2023 227,658 miles

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury underside damaged (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all electrics in poor working order due to poor battery condition

both front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

drive belt loose / squeaky

washer bottle damaged / insecure

Pass 6 May 2022 226,629 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing / borderline advise customer to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both front / borderline (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing all rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres over 10 years old

drive belts squeaking

slight corrosion offside cab step

Pass 5 May 2021 226,252 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both front (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front perished...borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

slight corrosion offside front step

Fail 23 Apr 2021 226,228 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both front (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front perished...borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

power steering pump belt loose

slight corrosion offside front step

Pass 3 Jun 2019 225,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

Pass 5 Jun 2018 224,941 miles

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both front (5.1.2 (c) (i))

all tyres are perished

Fail 23 May 2018 224,862 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both front (5.1.2 (c) (i))

all tyres are perished

Pass 11 May 2017 224,180 miles

All 6 tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 224,089 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 224,040 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise wiring hanging down

Fail 4 Aug 2014 223,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Carried out decelerometer test due to vehicle weight unknown

Corrosion within 30cm of both rear shock absorber upper mounts but not considered to be excessive

Front brake discs in poor condition **STRONG ADVISE**

Front brake ferrules corroded

Nearside front headlamp condensated

Slight lift in both front king pins

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Underside of vehicle corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2013 223,303 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** front brake discs in poor condition

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle corroded

various slight oil leaks fron engine, gearbox and rear diff

Pass 24 May 2012 222,863 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Headlights condensated + beam patterns weak

Rear diff leaking

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings and kingpins

Underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 12 May 2011 220,993 miles

Axle oil leak

Both headlights condensation

Both headlights poor beam pattern

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front indicator taped repair

Nearside front king pin slight play

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

Offside front king pin slight play

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 211,724 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 211,713 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 199,852 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 195,088 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 195,088 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 188,274 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

R830 JGK is a 1998 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,184 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 R830 JGK, 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 28 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 R830 JGK?

You can check the full history of R830 JGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R830 JGK registered?

R830 JGK is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R830 JGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R830 JGK shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R830 JGK 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 R830 JGK. 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.