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G182 MCL

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG182 MCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 75,215 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake return spring broken underneath

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

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

Radiator has slight coolant leak

Fail 19 Jun 2025 75,177 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected At the back of the wheel sill rotted from inside (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected In front of the wheel sill rotted (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake return spring broken underneath

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

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

Radiator has slight coolant leak

Pass 2 Jul 2024 73,768 miles

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

Gearbox support mounting defective

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 73,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Both (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 73,717 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear seat belt function slightly impaired

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 73,696 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drivers seat belt not retracting fully

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear seat belt function slightly affected

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 68,123 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 68,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 68,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear silencer both (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,577 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,047 miles

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,965 miles

General front suspension corrosion

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

Offside Brake pipe support clip broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,338 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 57,338 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 57,092 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,746 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 56,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,461 miles

o/s front wing, wheel arch poor condition

slight scratch mark to windcreen

surface corrosion to parts of brake pipes

surface corrosion to underbody of vehical and chassis

Fail 11 Feb 2014 56,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s front wing, wheel arch poor condition

slight scratch mark to windcreen

surface corrosion to parts of brake pipes

surface corrosion to underbody of vehical and chassis

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,717 miles

slight scratch in zone b

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 55,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight scratch in zone b

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,099 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,184 miles

discs slightly pitted

slight under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,968 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 51,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,255 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,863 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,501 miles

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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G182 MCL is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1990 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 56,304 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 G182 MCL, 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 36 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G182 MCL is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1990.

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