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B301 DAF

1985 Bedford Camper

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,520 mi
Last recorded64,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Bedford Camper65,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB301 DAF
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 64,520 miles

All brake pipes showing some signs of rust

Both rear leaf springs worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes in and out of fuel filter and pump in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 63,632 miles

All brake pipes showing signs of rust

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes in and out of fuel filter in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 63,632 miles

All brake pipes showing signs of rust

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes in and out of fuel filter in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,968 miles

All brake pipes have slight surface rust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 62,968 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Lower securing bracket inadequately fixed to axle (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure Lower securing bracket inadequately fixed to axle (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

All brake pipes have slight surface rust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Hose To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 62,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Hose To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear From Master Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 61,132 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 61,125 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,267 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Red wire front to rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 60,253 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Red wire front to rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear leaf springs worn

Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,350 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear leaf springs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,172 miles

Corrosion On Rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock Bush Deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,870 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 56,660 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,850 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,831 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,821 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,029 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 55,020 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,194 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,184 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,471 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,472 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,158 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 51,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,098 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 50,089 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

o/s front brake hose inscure

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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B301 DAF is a 1985 Bedford Camper in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,370 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 B301 DAF, 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 41 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B301 DAF is a 1985 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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