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B18 LLG

1985 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,533 mi
Last recorded42,533 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LLG
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 42,533 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 41,955 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 41,784 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,647 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 39,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 34,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,745 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 33,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,419 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Orion?

Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,517
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
23,306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,192
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,866
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,274
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,059
constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,009
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B18 LLG is a 1985 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1985 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Orion fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,192 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 LLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Orion typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 LLG registered?

B18 LLG is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B18 LLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 LLG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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