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V490 JGW

2000 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,957 mi
Last recorded50,957 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ldv 40090,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 JGW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,957 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 50,809 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 44,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general surface corrasion

Fail 20 Feb 2025 44,428 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general surface corrasion

Pass 8 Jul 2023 36,315 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,781 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 22,641 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 22,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 22,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 22,279 miles

general corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2018 22,279 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

general corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,475 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 20,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f seat slightly insecure (floor flexing)

rear seats converted to luggage space (no belts)

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,107 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut to sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,797 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,698 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 16,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 16,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,824 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,874 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 13,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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
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V490 JGW is a 2000 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 90,274 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 V490 JGW, 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 26 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V490 JGW registered?

V490 JGW is a 2000 Ldv 400, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V490 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 JGW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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