£5,400 (Est: £7,000 - £9,000)
1970 FORD CORTINA 1600E
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 433
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This gold 1970 Ford Cortina 1600E shows low mileage and recent mechanical work, including an engine rebuild and new calipers. However, with 7 previous owners and an expired MoT, some reconditioning may be desired to bring it up to top condition.
Condition
6
The car is described as a gold Mk2 Ford Cortina 1600E four-door saloon showing 29,040 miles on its odometer. It reportedly received an engine rebuild in 2012 and new front calipers this year. The car has had 7 owners from new and was first registered in 1970. Its most recent MoT expired in 2021. These factors suggest moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
BAG7KT18160
Chassis No:
Odometer:
29,040 miles
UJG 470H
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1598cc.
This gold Mk2 Ford Cortina 1600E four-door saloon is showing only 29,040 miles on its odometer.
The car reportedly received an engine rebuild in 2012, and a pair of new front calipers was fitted earlier this year.
It comes with a few old MoT certificates from between 1992 and 2021, various receipts, and the latest V5C in the vendor's name.
The car has had 7 owners from new and was first registered on 1st June 1970.
Its most recent MoT expired in 2021, although being a historic vehicle it is now exempt from requiring a test.
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Points of note
£5,076
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 15 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
28,231 miles
Registration Date
1970-06-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 16 2020 with 28,231 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed
On Jul 15 2020 with 28,228 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Apr 20 2017 with 28,196 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Mar 22 2016 with 28,053 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Failed
On Mar 22 2016 with 28,053 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Apr 02 2015 with 27,837 miles
Passed
On Mar 11 2014 with 27,207 miles
Passed
On Apr 04 2013 with 26,951 miles
Failed
On Apr 04 2013 with 26,951 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Nov 29 2011 with 26,535 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
MOT Mileage Trend
