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G691 TDV

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,622 mi
Last recorded30,622 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG691 TDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 30,622 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

Fail 14 Sep 2026 30,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

Pass 23 Sep 2025 30,533 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush worn

Offside Front King pin slight lift

Offside Front Tyre 20years old

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

Prop centre bearing play

Fail 22 Sep 2025 30,533 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush worn

Offside Front King pin slight lift

Offside Front Tyre 20years old

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop centre bearing play

Pass 7 Oct 2024 30,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion both inner sills

corrosion both outer sills

Fail 23 Sep 2024 30,134 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured at mounting point (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion both inner sills

corrosion both outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2023 29,176 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 29,176 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 28,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,963 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush axle rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 27,963 miles

Nearside Cab steps ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edges (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush axle rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,089 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 27,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 26,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam been greased (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 26,621 miles

Nearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play at steering box

Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge

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

brake pedal rubber worn

centre propshaft bearing deteriorated

corrosion underside of vehicle

wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,702 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,735 miles

bodywork deteriorated

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre tread worn smooth outer edge

obstruction removed from windscreen

oil leak

play at steering wheel

play in nearside front king pins close to limit

play in offside front king pins close to limit

play in steering

very slight damage to all seat belts

Fail 17 Sep 2015 23,730 miles

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of chassis (3.3.A.2)

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

bodywork deteriorated

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre tread worn smooth outer edge

obstruction removed from windscreen

oil leak

play at steering wheel

play in nearside front king pins close to limit

play in offside front king pins close to limit

play in steering

very slight damage to all seat belts

Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,055 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,257 miles

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to outside side wall.Wearing on edges.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,071 miles

N/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,391 miles

Corrosion front crossmember & signs of slight damage to o/s of crossmember.

Corrosion o/s & n/s sills not within 30cm of a perscribed area.

Corrosion o/s step area not within 30cm of a perscribed area.

N/s/f tyre side wall has slight damage.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Test number 339329061486 parking brake 18%.service brake efficiency 51% braking system requires adjustment or repair.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 19,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion front crossmember & signs of slight damage to o/s of crossmember.

Corrosion n/s back of cab not considdered structural.

Corrosion o/s & n/s sills not within 30cm of a perscribed area.

Corrosion o/s step area not within 30cm of a perscribed area.

N/s/f tyre side wall has slight damage.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,087 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,579 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 11,098 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,216 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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G691 TDV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 G691 TDV, 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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G691 TDV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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