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830 BGU

1979 Beauford Tourer

Silver Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,220 mi
Last recorded23,220 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Beauford Tourer23,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration830 BGU
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 23,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 23,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 23,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 23,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 23,220 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 23,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 23,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,229 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 23,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,836 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,799 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 18,795 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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830 BGU is a 1979 Beauford Tourer in Silver with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 23,225 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 830 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 830 BGU registered?

830 BGU is a 1979 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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