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Ford Granada

Grey · Petrol · 1984 · 2,792 cc

B71 RVGMOT history

B71 RVG is a grey petrol Ford Granada first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 35,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
35,453 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B71 RVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Granada
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B71 RVG was last recorded at 35,453 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,493 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
960 miles
Average per year
416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,453 miles
  • 2024 – 34,493 miles
  • 2022 – 32,296 miles
  • 2021 – 31,710 miles
  • 2020 – 31,065 miles
  • 2019 – 30,949 miles
  • 2017 – 28,638 miles
  • 2013 – 28,261 miles
  • 2007 – 27,804 miles
  • 2006 – 27,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,453 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Advise hazard switch inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Hazard warning lamps not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,453 miles (+960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    35,453 miles
    Test number
    486673510268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass34,493 miles (+917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    741752515021
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass33,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    33,576 miles
    Test number
    916276519512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail33,576 miles (+1,280)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,576 miles
    Test number
    225341285080
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass32,296 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    436390903179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    31,710 miles
    Test number
    524895259681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,710 miles (+645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,710 miles
    Test number
    599496929693
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass31,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,065 miles
    Test number
    686587952659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,065 miles (+116)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,065 miles
    Test number
    945164293777
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass30,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    765075232052
    • AdvisoryAdvise hazard switch inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail30,949 miles (+1,208)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    961097400082
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise hazard switch inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass29,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    141612688021
    • AdvisoryHazard warning lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail29,741 miles (+1,103)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    850553139595
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard warning lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass28,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,638 miles
    Test number
    803849155450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,638 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,638 miles
    Test number
    942481418757
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail28,638 miles (+344)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,638 miles
    Test number
    488640576783
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass28,294 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,294 miles
    Test number
    464731454275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,293 miles (+32)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,293 miles
    Test number
    144586941163
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass28,261 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,261 miles
    Test number
    705388433133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,804 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,804 miles
    Test number
    524618187022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,803 miles (+567)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,803 miles
    Test number
    851135487086
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass27,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,236 miles
    Test number
    674820786008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail27,236 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,236 miles
    Test number
    474670786092
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about B71 RVG

Does B71 RVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B71 RVG is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B71 RVG?
The MOT on B71 RVG is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B71 RVG done?
B71 RVG was recorded at 35,453 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 416 miles a year.
Has B71 RVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B71 RVG has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on B71 RVG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B71 RVG find?
B71 RVG passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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