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VRR 191L

1973 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,822 mi
Last recorded16,822 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Granada52,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRR 191L
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 16,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 15,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 15,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 14,994 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 14,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 12,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 12,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 12,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 10,392 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 9,801 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,385 miles

front brake balance getting close to legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,943 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 8,943 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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VRR 191L is a 1973 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRR 191L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 53 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRR 191L registered?

VRR 191L is a 1973 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 June 1973.

Is VRR 191L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRR 191L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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