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B229 MLB

1984 Ford Orion

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,976 mi
Last recorded30,976 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB229 MLB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2023 30,976 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 30,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 29,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,641 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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B229 MLB is a 1984 Ford Orion in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,394 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 MLB, 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 42 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 B229 MLB registered?

B229 MLB is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B229 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B229 MLB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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