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B530 WTP

1985 Bedford Midi

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,850 mi
Last recorded62,850 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Bedford Midi62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB530 WTP
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 62,850 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch not operating properly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed top hinge lower hinge corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower two spots of corrosion

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 62,494 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,493 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 12 Nov 2014 62,484 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,484 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,471 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 62,471 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,332 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 62,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Spare tyre defective

re: spare wheel. flat.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,271 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 62,271 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,049 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 62,049 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,913 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 61,913 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,908 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 61,908 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,852 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 61,844 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 61,844 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Nov 2005 61,752 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 61,752 miles

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

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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B530 WTP is a 1985 Bedford Midi in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B530 WTP, 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 B530 WTP registered?

B530 WTP is a 1985 Bedford Midi, first registered on 4 June 1985.

Is B530 WTP safe to buy?

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