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G213 MGP

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

10,767 mi
Last recorded10,767 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG213 MGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 10,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside door corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 10,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 9,685 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Jul 2017 8,365 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 8,365 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 8,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked

Offside Front headlight glass loose

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 8,068 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 8,066 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 8,057 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake slightly low

Fail 8 May 2014 8,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake slightly low

Pass 8 May 2013 6,734 miles

offside rear brake slightly lazy

Fail 8 May 2013 6,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear brake slightly lazy

Pass 17 May 2012 5,876 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 5,837 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 4,626 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 4,621 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 3,880 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 3,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,730 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 92,508 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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G213 MGP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G213 MGP, 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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G213 MGP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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