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AAB 211M

1974 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,909 mi
Last recorded56,909 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 211M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 56,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 56,887 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 56,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,641 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,516 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,953 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 54,695 miles

20% imbalance on front service brakes

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres have slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,695 miles

20% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres have slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,379 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

slight cracking on all tyres but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,293 miles

16% imbalance on front service brakes

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,627 miles

13% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 52,712 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 52,134 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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AAB 211M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAB 211M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAB 211M registered?

AAB 211M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 March 1974.

Is AAB 211M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 211M shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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