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B873 GRM

1985 Bedford CF2

Maroon Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,184 mi
Last recorded86,184 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Bedford CF269,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB873 GRM
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 86,184 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 85,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 84,708 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 84,681 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to osf,nsf chassis,rear chassis,inner wheel arches,bulkhead,front outriggers and steps.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,272 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 83,726 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 83,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 82,435 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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B873 GRM is a 1985 Bedford CF2 in Maroon with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 69,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B873 GRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B873 GRM is a 1985 Bedford CF2, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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