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C915 BNG

1986 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,222 mi
Last recorded26,222 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC915 BNG
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 26,222 miles

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

reverse lamps not working

Fail 23 Feb 2026 26,222 miles

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

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 28 Feb 2025 26,200 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 26,199 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 26,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 26,166 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sills corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 26,138 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,035 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated/cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2017 26,009 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated/cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,584 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,985 miles

Nearside front brake slightly dragging

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,642 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,095 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 21,615 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,011 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,294 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,968 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 19,964 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,896 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,538 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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C915 BNG is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 61,968 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 C915 BNG, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C915 BNG registered?

C915 BNG is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 20 February 1986.

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