1981 Ford Cortina 2.0L Petrol · TVR 233X
1981 Ford Cortina (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1981. Recorded mileage 35,343 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CORTINA
- Year / Origin
- 1981
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TVR 233X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 35,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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TVR 233X Mileage History
- 07/10/202235,074 mi
- 07/10/202235,074 mi
- 21/10/202335,197 mi+123 mi
- 11/02/202535,262 mi+65 mi
- 17/01/202635,343 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 82 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TVR 233X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Ford Cortina (TVR 233X) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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