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B330 RVT

1985 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,980 mi
Last recorded80,980 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB330 RVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 80,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2024 80,836 miles

All underside covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,642 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,007 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 80,007 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,061 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,561 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,009 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,363 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,458 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,212 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,627 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 75,099 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 75,086 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 74,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B330 RVT is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 B330 RVT, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B330 RVT registered?

B330 RVT is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 1985.

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