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B15 MGW

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,600 mi
Last recorded44,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 MGW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 44,600 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 44,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,190 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 36,987 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,702 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,862 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,495 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 27,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,267 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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B15 MGW is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B15 MGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B15 MGW registered?

B15 MGW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 1989.

Is B15 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 MGW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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