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ROV 9M

1974 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,052 mi
Last recorded80,052 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROV 9M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,052 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 80,046 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,034 miles

n/s front+o/s front floors corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front+o/s front floors corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,031 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal arm worn

door pillers corroded

rear brakes tight

Fail 25 Jul 2011 80,031 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal arm worn

door pillers corroded

rear brakes tight

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,022 miles

n/s engine mounting insecure

n/s/f + o/s/front door pillers corroded

o/s floor corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,022 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

n/s engine mounting insecure

n/s/f + o/s/front door pillers corroded

o/s floor corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,650 miles

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

n/s front A piller corroded through

number plate light not secure

suspention getting soft

Fail 11 Jun 2009 79,649 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

bodywork badly corroded

n/s front 'A' piller corroded through

suspension getting soft

Pass 26 Nov 2007 79,432 miles

front wings corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2007 79,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wings corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2006 79,240 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 79,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

emissions not tested pipe broken off

n/s/f tyre low

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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ROV 9M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 ROV 9M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ROV 9M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 May 1974.

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