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B491 AFC

1985 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,161 mi
Last recorded38,161 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2005
Typical for 1985 Bedford Midi62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 AFC
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2005 38,161 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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B491 AFC is a 1985 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B491 AFC, 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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What year was B491 AFC registered?

B491 AFC is a 1985 Bedford Midi, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B491 AFC safe to buy?

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