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G391 KWB

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

33,820 mi
Last recorded33,820 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG391 KWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 33,820 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at gearbox and prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 30,902 miles

Under body undersealed.

Fail 9 Nov 2024 30,894 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer chassis legs. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under body undersealed.

Fail 23 Jul 2024 30,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under bonnet chasie legs covered with insurlation

Pass 31 Jul 2023 28,779 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 28,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 27,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis near wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 27,449 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 26,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,121 miles

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

Nearside n/s/centre inner sill corroded

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

sound proofing fitted to inner wings and bulk head under bonnet

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,585 miles

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

under body covered with under seel

Fail 10 Jul 2018 24,584 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under body covered with under seel

Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,709 miles

under body covered with under seel

under body covered with under seel

Fail 21 Jul 2017 23,681 miles

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

under body covered with under seel

Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,836 miles

under body covered with under seel

Fail 22 Jul 2016 21,713 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

under body covered with under seel

Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

parking brake just met requirement

Fail 14 Jul 2015 19,943 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

parking brake just met requirement

Fail 4 Jul 2014 17,669 miles

AUXILLERY BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT DOOR STEPS CORRODED

BOTH REAR QUARTER PANNELS CORRODED

BOTH REAR WHEELARCHES CORRODED

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

REAR BRAKE SHOES LOW

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,669 miles

AUXILLERY BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT DOOR STEPS CORRODED

BOTH REAR QUARTER PANNELS CORRODED

BOTH REAR WHEELARCHES CORRODED

REAR BRAKE SHOES LOW

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 17,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 15,196 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 14,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 12,727 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 12,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 10,427 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 10,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 6,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 6,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 2,969 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 2,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 1,342 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 1,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 99,266 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 97,002 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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G391 KWB is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 G391 KWB, 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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G391 KWB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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