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L729 COF

1993 Ldv 200

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,370 mi
Last recorded116,370 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Ldv 200101,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 COF
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 116,370 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant water pump?. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking in outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 116,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant water pump?. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking in outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box front and rear clamps slight leak of exhaust gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak water pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 116,037 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch does not remain on when depressed. (4.5.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box front and rear clamps slight leak of exhaust gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak water pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 115,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and off side rear inner valances holed and deteriorating.

Fail 7 Nov 2023 115,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system underside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush has play. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak water pump area?

Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Fail 11 Nov 2022 115,007 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength forward leaf spring outer support. corroded and holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear floor in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2021 114,361 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear floor in poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2021 114,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear floor in poor condition.

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 6 Jun 2020 112,672 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch and rear bumper area(not structural)

Offside Rear floor corrosion(not structural)

slight play in both king pins

Fail 19 Dec 2017 112,652 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 111,728 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

sight corrosion to offside front step

Fail 17 Dec 2015 111,728 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

sight corrosion to offside front step

Pass 19 Dec 2014 110,423 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 110,410 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,270 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 108,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 105,996 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 103,796 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 103,762 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 101,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 98,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 96,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 96,312 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,885 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 92,885 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 88,580 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 88,580 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear hub oil seals leaking but not on brake shoes

rear number plate discolouard

Pass 14 Sep 2005 83,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Ldv 200?

Based on 35,420 MOT tests across 5,793 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,673
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,793
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,547
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 2,264
Registration plate lamp not working 1,879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,617
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,582
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L729 COF is a 1993 Ldv 200 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1993 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 101,846 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L729 COF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Ldv 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L729 COF is a 1993 Ldv 200, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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