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MGM 441X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,649 mi
Last recorded35,649 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGM 441X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 35,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 35,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 35,411 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 35,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 35,180 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,566 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

o/s/f inner wing rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,504 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

o/s/f inner wing rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,497 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wing rusty inner mounting edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 34,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,395 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 34,223 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,223 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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MGM 441X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1982 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,071 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 MGM 441X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MGM 441X registered?

MGM 441X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is MGM 441X safe to buy?

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