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PVW 924K

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,645 mi
Last recorded33,645 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVW 924K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 33,645 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,605 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sills showing signs of surface rust

Underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2017 33,170 miles

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 31,013 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,883 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 29,883 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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PVW 924K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 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 PVW 924K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PVW 924K registered?

PVW 924K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is PVW 924K safe to buy?

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