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BED 811G

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,668 mi
Last recorded12,668 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBED 811G
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 12,668 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Signs of fluid on brake master cylinder operating rod

Pass 24 Jun 2020 12,443 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 11,892 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 11,507 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 11,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 11,001 miles

Very slight movement in king pin

Pass 13 Jul 2016 10,516 miles

Slight leak from steering box

Steering drag link ball joint dust cover perished

Very slight up and down movement in king pin

Fail 23 Jun 2016 10,516 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on body (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out with brake light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drag link ball joint boot perished

Slight leak from steering box

Very slight up and down movement in king pin

Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,233 miles

End float and slight oil leak on steering box

Handbrake cable adjuster nuts loose

High beam tell tale not working

No speedo illumination

Signs of oil on right hand rear brake bake plate

Wiper blade smearey

Fail 11 Dec 2014 9 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

end float in steering box

handbrake adjusting nuts loose

high beam tell tale warning light not working

left hand rear tyre inner sidewall perished

oil leak from left hand rear diff onto tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2013 1 miles

front axle king pin lack of lubrication.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 1 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front axle king pin lack of lubrication.

How Reliable is the Bond Bug 700 Es?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 21
Stop lamp not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
Headlamp aim too low 12
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BED 811G is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 50,122 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 Bond Bug 700 Es fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BED 811G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bond Bug 700 Es typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Bond Bug 700 Es is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BED 811G registered?

BED 811G is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 5 September 1973.

Is BED 811G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BED 811G shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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