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G311 MGH

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,249 mi
Last recorded88,249 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 MGH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 88,249 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis, tipper body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

passenger seat removed

Pass 30 Jan 2019 38,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front door step corroded

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 38,059 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front door step corroded

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 37,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front sill/steps corroded and holed

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front sill/steps corroded and holed

Fail 28 Feb 2017 37,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front sill/steps corroded and holed

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seat missing at time of test

Nearside sill/step corroded and holed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside sill/step corroded and holed

Fail 7 Jul 2015 37,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,231 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 37,231 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,465 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,462 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 May 2012 35,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door step corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 May 2012 35,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door step corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 May 2011 34,822 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 34,816 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2010 33,746 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 33,728 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 May 2009 32,050 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 32,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 28,828 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 288,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,865 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 26,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 268,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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G311 MGH is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G311 MGH, 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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G311 MGH is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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