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W197 MWB

2000 Ldv Cub

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,723 mi
Last recorded124,723 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ldv Cub88,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 MWB
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 124,723 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brakes binding slightly.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

nearside steering rack gaiter starting to perish.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 124,708 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brakes binding slightly.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

nearside steering rack gaiter starting to perish.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 123,362 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 123,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 114,229 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 114,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 105,500 miles

under body generaly scabby

Fail 29 Jul 2009 105,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,021 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 96,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,926 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,377 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ldv Cub?

Based on 52,091 MOT tests across 4,702 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,443
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,314
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,100
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,264
Stop lamp not working 2,487
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,471
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W197 MWB is a 2000 Ldv Cub in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Ldv Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 88,292 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 Cub fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W197 MWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Cub typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Ldv Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W197 MWB registered?

W197 MWB is a 2000 Ldv Cub, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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