LDV 400 (1991)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 64% first-time pass rate

1991 LDV 400

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 1991 LDV 400. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 16% below UK average
64%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
98,230
typical mileage
70,790–131,011 middle half
16.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.95
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1991 LDV 400

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (81%) 88 63.3% 1.93
Petrol (18%) 20 65.3% 2.15
LPG (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1991 LDV 400 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

70,790
low mileage
98,230
typical
131,011
high mileage

Half of all 1991 LDV 400 vehicles fall between 70,790 and 131,011 miles.

MOT History Averages

4.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.95
Avg failures per vehicle
6.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 LDV 400

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 43.4%
    Service brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 37.6%
    Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
  • 37.1%
    Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
  • 36.1%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 22%
    Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
  • 21.5%
    Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 17.6%
    Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
  • 16.6%
    Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.

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1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005