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MGV 840G

1968 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,225 mi
Last recorded41,225 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1968 Ford Transit51,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 840G
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,225 miles

ALL four tyres perishing

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

engine has a oil leak

offside front wiper blade worn

top water hose leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,225 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,225 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 41,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,225 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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MGV 840G is a 1968 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1968 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,164 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 MGV 840G, 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 58 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGV 840G registered?

MGV 840G is a 1968 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 October 1968.

Is MGV 840G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGV 840G shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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