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G922 OTV

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

43,340 mi
Last recorded43,340 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG922 OTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 43,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear part of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill filled with fibre glass (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill filled with fibre glass (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 40,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 39,157 miles

N,S,F tyre perished

Fail 31 Jul 2021 39,156 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N,S,F tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,145 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both prop joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

sills and under body have recent repairs carried out, all under sealed

Fail 18 Aug 2020 37,086 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both prop joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,202 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 35,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,155 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 34,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 31,163 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Off-side front tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-side of the vehicle getting slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 31,163 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Off-side front tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-side of the vehicle getting slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,124 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 22,922 miles

offside outer handbrake cable corroded but still functions

Fail 16 Jul 2012 22,992 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside outer handbrake cable corroded but still functions

Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,084 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 21,071 miles

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

o/s/r arch has corrosion but not dangerous

Fail 28 Sep 2010 20,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise o/s rear tyre is ageing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,845 miles

advise o/s rear tyre is ageing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,423 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 20,388 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 13,700 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 5,401 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 5,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G922 OTV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G922 OTV, 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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G922 OTV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 1989.

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