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R978 BRL

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,762 mi
Last recorded168,762 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 BRL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 168,762 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 168,364 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 168,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2025 158,727 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 158,604 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 149,396 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 145,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 136,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear hanger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Slight lift in king pin

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor by chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis slightly cracking in wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,531 miles

only 8 seats at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2020 129,529 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

only 8 seats at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2020 129,279 miles

only 8 seats at time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2020 129,277 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing by steering box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

only 8 seats at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2019 128,592 miles

only 8 seats at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2019 128,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel/box (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle insecure and empty (3.5 (a))

Front Body panel likely to become detached grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

only 8 seats at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2018 128,092 miles

only 8 seats at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2018 128,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed rear (6.2.B.2)

only 8 seats at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,445 miles

changed to class 4 only 8 seats fitted at time of test if any seats are re/fitted must be re/tested

Fail 4 Jan 2017 127,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail/pipe mtg (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel/arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel/arch (6.1.B.2)

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

changed to class 4 only 8 seats fitted at time of test if any seats are re/fitted must be re/tested

Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,431 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,397 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 123,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 120,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 118,808 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 115,130 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 111,925 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 108,202 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 108,202 miles

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 104,887 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 104,887 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 100,093 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 100,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 91,626 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 91,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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R978 BRL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R978 BRL, 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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R978 BRL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R978 BRL shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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