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G514 OMB

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

21,971 mi
Last recorded21,971 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 OMB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 21,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering slightly stiff found at lock too lock

Fail 24 Sep 2026 21,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering slightly stiff found at lock too lock

Fail 9 Sep 2026 21,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough Stiff / notchy found during lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 17,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shaft in casing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged view to rear distorted

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shaft in casing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle noisy possible noise from both wheel bearings

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both UJ's in column have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 17,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shaft in casing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged view to rear distorted

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shaft in casing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle noisy possible noise from both wheel bearings

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both UJ's in column have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 12,451 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both door mirrors slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 12,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both door mirrors slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 7,110 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2023 7,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2022 1,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 1,656 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,834 miles

Cant visually see front brake pads.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,945 miles

Body component slightly loose Bonnet. Offside Hinge Is Loose Due To Corrosion @Mounting - Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Most Bush. Splitting/Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill, Offside Front Drivers Door - Lower Portion and Various Wheel Arches Corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis/Suspension Arm Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Most Bush. Splitting/Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward Most Suspension Arm Mounting Area/Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Hanger Splitting/Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Split Door's And Split Door's Frame/Pillars Heavily Corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward Most Suspension Arm Bush Mounting Area/Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Body component slightly loose Bonnet. Offside Hinge Is Loose Due To Corrosion @Mounting - Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Most Bush. Splitting/Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill, Offside Front Drivers Door - Lower Portion and Various Wheel Arches Corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Most Bush. Splitting/Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward Most Suspension Arm Bush Mounting Area/Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Hanger Splitting/Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Split Door's And Split Door's Frame/Pillars Heavily Corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,345 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear plate damged

Fail 12 Jul 2019 90,345 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear plate damged

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,565 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,159 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to rust across rear axle

slight blow at manifold [chuffing]

Fail 9 Aug 2017 88,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg close to wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to rust across rear axle

slight blow at manifold [chuffing]

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,306 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 87,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,651 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 86,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,411 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,203 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 80,386 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 80,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

adapted rear view mirror

holed n/s/f inner sill

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,982 miles

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

extra rear veiw mirrors fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2009 76,961 miles

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

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

extra rear veiw mirrors fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,606 miles

Oil leak

front cross panel holed

n/s/f door step holed

n/s/f inner sill of door step holed and corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2008 72,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

fluctuation of rear brake performance

front cross panel holed and corroded

n/s/f door step holed and corroded

n/s/f inner sill of door step holed and corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,802 miles

Oil leak

front and rear cross panels corroded,chassis corroded

mirrors in testers view but not customer

rear sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2007 67,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

mirrors in testers view but not customer

rear sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,748 miles

oil leak

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2005 54,911 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 54,886 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

off side rear outer sill holed and corroded

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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G514 OMB is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 G514 OMB, 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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G514 OMB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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