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GTG 880K

1972 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,532 mi
Last recorded2,532 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTG 880K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 2,532 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 1,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 1,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 23,680 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,680 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 23,680 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 23,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 23,680 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 23,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front offside (7.1.2)

bonnet safety catch missing

engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2017 23,478 miles

Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front offside (7.1.2)

bonnet safety catch missing

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,185 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,105 miles

Front Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 21,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 20,928 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,970 miles

n/s front brake binding and both front floor corners slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,856 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 19,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,617 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,587 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,304 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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GTG 880K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GTG 880K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GTG 880K registered?

GTG 880K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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The MOT history for GTG 880K shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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