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G849 RHG

1989 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,023 mi
Last recorded83,023 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Dorchester69,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 RHG
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,023 miles

Both inner floor to sill's have slight corrsion

Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,235 miles

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

slight corrosion in n/s & o/s door sills

Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,501 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,381 miles

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

both rocker cover gaskets leaking.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2005 74,505 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 74,505 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?

Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 349
parking brake recording little or no effort 236
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 188
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
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G849 RHG is a 1989 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 69,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G849 RHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G849 RHG registered?

G849 RHG is a 1989 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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