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G714 VGV

1989 Subaru Mv Pickup

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,555 mi
Last recorded74,555 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup81,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG714 VGV
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,555 miles

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

Rear various brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 74,532 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front valance corroded and holed

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Valance corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front noise (like a wheel bearing) has been checked and is from the transmission /diff areas, not very serious.

Fail 3 Dec 2019 73,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg in wheelarch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg behind subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower suspension balljoint boot is deteriorating.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,169 miles

Both sills (outer and under) suffering from some corrosion now, many underside panels and components same.

Exposed parts of some brake pipes have light corrosion, fronts in wheelarches may require replacement next Mot.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 71,232 miles

Both front brake pipes in wheel arches have light corrosion.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,128 miles

Nearside Front slight rotational noise, check brake/wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe seam by joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease/underseal

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 65,418 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease/underseal

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Number plate lamps dull ut still illuminate plate

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,101 miles

Heavy waxoyl etc on rear brake pipes around compensator valve,O/s+ N/s rear brake pipes and ends of front brake pipes

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/s of pair gearbox mount delaminated

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 65,081 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Heavy waxoyl etc on rear brake pipes around compensator valve,O/s+ N/s rear brake pipes and ends of front brake pipes

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/s of pair gearbox mount delaminated

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Oil on min

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 63,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leaks

rear diff support bracket worn

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 1 May 2010 59,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front bottom ball joint dust boot split.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 59,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front bottom ball joint dust boot split.

Pass 2 May 2009 57,479 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 55,960 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 55,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perishing an d splitting on inner sidewall.slight exhaust blow at centre.

Fail 7 Dec 2006 55,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust tailpipe insecure

n/s and o/s front wing undershields insecure

n/s/f bumper corner insecure

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

slight crack in o/s door mirror

Pass 12 Dec 2005 54,062 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 54,062 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

How Reliable is the Subaru Mv Pickup?

Based on 8,799 MOT tests across 1,258 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,609
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 507
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 458
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 425
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G714 VGV is a 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 81,067 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 Subaru Mv Pickup fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G714 VGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Mv Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G714 VGV is a 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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