CarVerify

Free Car Check

B229 JTV

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,399 mi
Last recorded33,399 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB229 JTV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 33,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 33,268 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 33,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,393 miles

advise near side and off side rear tyres starting to perrish on inner walls

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,059 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side rerar brake slight bind

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,193 miles

corrosion offside and nearside rear undersills

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,313 miles

Corosion to both rear undersills

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear foot & handbrake performances

Rear brake comparison borderline

Underseal to both front inner wings under wheel arches

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
Full Ford Orion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B229 JTV is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B229 JTV, 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

How do I check the history of B229 JTV?

You can check the full history of B229 JTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B229 JTV registered?

B229 JTV is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B229 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B229 JTV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B229 JTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B229 JTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.