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G787 OVU

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,401 mi
Last recorded75,401 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 OVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 75,401 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 72,816 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 68,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 65,880 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 63,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear axle leaking fluids

Pass 3 May 2017 61,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 59,348 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 57,060 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 54,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 45,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,468 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,728 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,516 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,831 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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G787 OVU is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G787 OVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G787 OVU registered?

G787 OVU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G787 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G787 OVU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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