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S838 MGB

1999 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,879 mi
Last recorded33,879 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Ldv Convoy89,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 MGB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,879 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,383 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,180 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,985 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,673 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 25,672 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/sf step corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,015 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,127 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 21,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 19,058 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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S838 MGB is a 1999 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 89,202 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 S838 MGB, 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 27 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S838 MGB registered?

S838 MGB is a 1999 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S838 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 MGB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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