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B987 UUG

1985 Bedford Midi

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

31,184 mi
Last recorded31,184 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Bedford Midi62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB987 UUG
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 31,184 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,262 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 28,262 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,968 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 24,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Front shackle (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Front Shackle (2.4.B.2)

Engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front back plate corroded.

Offside tyre outer side wall, slight cracking.

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 20,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front back plate corroded.

Offside tyre outer side wall, slight cracking.

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 16,941 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake, back plate corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 16,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake, back plate corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 130,793 miles

Offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 13,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front number plate cracked

near side front tyre cracking up on side wall

near side parking brake slightly low effot

near side rear service brake slightly low effot

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,436 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Mar 2011 12,436 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 118,839 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 11,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 11,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r sill back to sill riser

slight brake distortion on rear brakes

Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,061 miles

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

brake comp stiff

front number plate damaged

holed and corroded at rear

Pass 14 Mar 2007 102,345 miles

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/r outer sill/out rigger corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2007 102,345 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front number plate damaged

n/s/r outer sill/out rigger corroded

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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B987 UUG is a 1985 Bedford Midi in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B987 UUG, 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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B987 UUG is a 1985 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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