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G976 OVM

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

64,268 mi
Last recorded64,268 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG976 OVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 64,268 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

door step repaired

headlight loose

prop bearing slight play

rear diff or rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 17 Sep 2025 61,651 miles

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside headlight insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet catch primary lock deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2024 58,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 55,035 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,898 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion on the Passenger side inner sill, but no seatbelt anchor point fitted (ice cream van) not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Sep 2022 51,898 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion on the Passenger side inner sill, but no seatbelt anchor point fitted (ice cream van) not within a prescribed area

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,858 miles

CORROSION ON OUTER BODYWORK.

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,489 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 12,672 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,177 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,312 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

some corrosion to o/s front inner sill

Fail 23 Mar 2017 26,312 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

some corrosion to o/s front inner sill

Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,846 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 21,846 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 16,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,826 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,434 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 11,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 6,513 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 6,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,929 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 94,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,975 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 88,946 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,193 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 83,193 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 77,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,944 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 70,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 64,055 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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G976 OVM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 G976 OVM, 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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G976 OVM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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