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G799 SGJ

1989 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,854 mi
Last recorded81,854 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 SGJ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 81,854 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 81,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,577 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,438 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 80,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 80,478 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,419 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 78,651 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 78,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,480 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,334 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 78,332 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2009 75,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,386 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,195 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 73,195 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 69,816 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mustang?

Based on 140,135 MOT tests across 19,692 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
1,994
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,846
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,037
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 972
position lamp(s) not working 783
Direction indicator incorrect colour 756
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G799 SGJ is a 1989 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 55,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mustang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G799 SGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mustang typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G799 SGJ registered?

G799 SGJ is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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