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A438 BGM

1984 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Bedford Camper74,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA438 BGM
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 91,576 miles

Offside Front seat mount corroded outside prescribed area

movement in steering column to rack joint

Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,439 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 90,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 89,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,370 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

center prop bearing worn

n/s/r brake slightly grabby

oil leak

various bits of corrosion under camper

Fail 20 Oct 2020 89,370 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

center prop bearing worn

n/s/r brake slightly grabby

oil leak

slight rear brake imbalance

various bits of corrosion under camper

Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,575 miles

both front inner arches corroded, not in prescribed area

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight front brake imbalance

various bits of surface corrosion under motorhome

Fail 21 Mar 2019 88,575 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front inner arches corroded, not in prescribed area

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight front brake imbalance

various bits of surface corrosion under motorhome

Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,805 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, to and from l\s\v (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, to and from l\s\v (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all road wheels have trim covers

exhaust system slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 83,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front doors corroded on bottom

oil leak

underside undersealed

Fail 16 Nov 2015 83,036 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front doors corroded on bottom

oil leak

underside undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,103 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,303 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 76,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,466 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 73,466 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 72,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 67,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,281 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 63,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 61,717 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,919 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Camper?

Based on 3,544 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
position lamp(s) not working 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 123
fog lamp not working 123
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A438 BGM is a 1984 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 74,860 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 Bedford Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A438 BGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 42 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A438 BGM is a 1984 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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