MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,694 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Upper An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper An item not tested (Manual)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
boot lid not opening
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RBV 980J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RBV 980J, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was RBV 980J registered?
RBV 980J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is RBV 980J safe to buy?
The MOT history for RBV 980J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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