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B40 KJM

1984 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,305 mi
Last recorded87,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Bedford Midi75,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 KJM
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,147 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,741 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 81,702 miles

Braking system leaking frount to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,361 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,601 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,021 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,892 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,217 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 66,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 65,806 miles

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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B40 KJM is a 1984 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1984 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 75,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B40 KJM, 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 42 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B40 KJM registered?

B40 KJM is a 1984 Bedford Midi, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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