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G861 OMV

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

25,184 mi
Last recorded25,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 OMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 25,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake has low effort

Pass 24 Jun 2023 23,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 21,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 20,093 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle, heavily undersealed in places

Fail 11 Jun 2021 20,093 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle, heavily undersealed in places

Pass 12 Jun 2020 19,293 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND NSR TYRE ARE STARTING TO PERISH BUT STILL STRUCTURLEY SOUND. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIE IS CORRODED BUT NOT SIGNIFICENTLY WEAKENED AND COVERED IN UNDERSEALANT. UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 17,344 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT LIFT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL CHASSIE IS CORROADED BUT SIGNIFICENTLY WEAKEND, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 8,711 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 12,779 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 12,417 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 12,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 108,401 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 7,531 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 4,612 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & slightly out of shape

nearside rear wing coroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2013 4,602 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & slightly out of shape

nearside rear wing coroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 15 May 2012 98,287 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2012 98,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 95,596 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both front brake discs slighty pitted

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2010 93,799 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 93,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 93,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,403 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 89,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 85,773 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 85,763 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G861 OMV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G861 OMV, 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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G861 OMV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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