£20,000 - £24,000
1974 Ford Transit 90 Mk1 Dormobile Camper
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 761
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Mk1 Transit Dormobile, owned by a Ford employee, features a 2.0L V4 engine with upgraded components and a restored exterior. The interior remains original and sleeps four, making it a rare and potentially valuable alternative to VW campers, though recommissioning may be needed due to recent lack of use.
Condition
7
Very good condition all round, little use.
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Manual
Transmission:
BD05NK62835
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
PCR 793M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This delightful Mk1 Transit Dormobile provides much needed contrast to the ever popular VW camper whilst matching all of the charm and practicality
Originally registered in 1974, it was owned and enjoyed by the same gentleman for some 28 years until his passing.
He was a senior Ford employee who was able to change the basic specification and supervise the build.
Differences from standard include two litre, V4 engine fitted with an upgraded gearbox, flywheel and rear differential
In around 2017 it was restored externally by a previous owner, however the interior was kept as it was when originally ordered and recovered in the same style fire retardant cloth
Remaining largely in its original specification with the capacity to sleep four if required, two in the roof space with two below
The vehicle appears to remain in very good condition all round but has formed part of a private collection in recent years with little or no use so an element of recommissioning may be required
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Points of note
£260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,911
Median Price (Since 2020)
£67,705
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 28 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
9,980 miles
Registration Date
1974-02-06
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 29 2021 with 9,980 miles
Passed
On May 15 2018 with 9,964 miles
Passed
On May 08 2017 with 9,426 miles
Passed
On Feb 05 2016 with 9,131 miles
Failed
On Feb 23 2015 with 8,612 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Passed
On Feb 23 2015 with 8,612 miles
Passed
On Dec 07 2010 with 5,597 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- exhaust system corroded
- various oil leaks
Failed
On Dec 02 2010 with 5,597 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- exhaust system corroded
- various oil leaks
Passed
On Dec 07 2009 with 1,151 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Failed
On Nov 19 2009 with 1,150 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Passed
On Dec 09 2008 with 96,165 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On Nov 28 2008 with 96,165 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Nov 29 2007 with 88,247 miles
Failed
On Nov 22 2007 with 88,247 miles
There were 13 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Dec 14 2006 with 75,031 miles
Failed
On Dec 13 2006 with 75,031 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failed
On Nov 02 2006 with 750,261 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Dec 19 2005 with 66,929 miles
Failed
On Dec 15 2005 with 66,920 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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