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B3 RFV

1985 Bedford Midi

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

12,765 mi
Last recorded12,765 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Bedford Midi62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 RFV
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 12,765 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Steering lower column has movement at a shim in the floor

Fail 15 Feb 2022 12,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Steering column shim/bearing in floor worn

Pass 18 Feb 2021 12,020 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 10,930 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 10,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch/floorpan area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 10,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust leaking

play in steering column

Fail 1 Sep 2016 10,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust leaking

play in steering column

Pass 5 Sep 2015 9,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 8,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 6,861 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 6,861 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 1,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

ns and os front steps corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,184 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,268 miles

Cannot see front brake pads

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Speedo cable rubbing exhaust. Both door steps starting to corrode. Centre prop shaft bearing breaking up.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 88,079 miles

advanced corrosion to front and rear road springs

advanced corrosion to parts of the body work

corrosion to front torear brake pipe

corrosion to most front suspension parts

Fail 17 Sep 2008 88,079 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to front and rear road springs

advanced corrosion to parts of the body work

corrosion to front torear brake pipe

corrosion to most front suspension parts

Fail 9 Aug 2008 88,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 83,717 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 83,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Bedford Midi?

Based on 5,313 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
1,128
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 280
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 250
Brake pipe excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 214
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B3 RFV is a 1985 Bedford Midi in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 Midi fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 280 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 RFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Midi typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B3 RFV is a 1985 Bedford Midi, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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