Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 LDV Cub?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 LDV Cub?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 LDV Cub?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 1999 LDV Cub vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1999 LDV Cub reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,025 vehicles, the 1999 LDV Cub has a first-time MOT pass rate of 64.3%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1999 LDV Cub?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1999 LDV Cub are: Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (62.4% of vehicles), Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (52.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (51.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 LDV Cub?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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LDV Cub (1999)

1,025 real MOT outcomes analysed • 64.3% first-time pass rate

1999 LDV Cub

CarHunch analysed 1,025 real MOT records for the 1999 LDV Cub. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 LDV CUB has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 64.3%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns for a vehicle of this age. More troubling still, over a quarter of these vans (26.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect during their MOT history, making safety a genuine buyer worry.

At nearly 103,000 miles on average, these Cubs have covered typical mileage for their age, but the real issue is the failure pattern: owners face an average of 3.6 failures and 12.6 advisories per test, suggesting these are high-maintenance vehicles prone to multiple problems simultaneously. If you're considering one, factor in regular and significant repair bills, and have any purchase independently inspected by a diesel specialist—this isn't a low-cost runabout.

The 1999 LDV Cub has a below-average first-time pass rate (64.3% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

64.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

26.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.62

Over 9.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

98k

Middle half: 76k–123k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 12.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,025 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,025 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 62.4%

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 52.5%

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated · Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated · Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 31.8%

Oil leak

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.

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Before you buy a 1999 LDV Cub

Based on MOT data from 1,025 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 26.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	1,023	64.3%	3.62

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,696 LDV Cub vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 64.2%

3,013

Blue 14.2%

669

Red 11.4%

537

Green 3.8%

177

Yellow 2.2%

104

Grey 2%

Orange 0.7%

Silver 0.6%

Maroon 0.5%

Black 0.2%

Cream 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 LDV Cub vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

97,926

typical

75,925

low mileage

123,026

high mileage

Half of all 1999 LDV Cub vehicles fall between 75,925 and 123,026 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 75,925 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 75,925–123,026 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 LDV Cubs sit.

⚠ Over 166,085 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 LDV Cub — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 6% of 1999 LDV Cubs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (6% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.62

Avg failures per vehicle

12.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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