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DGW 491B

1964 Bedford Unknown

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,283 mi
Last recorded89,283 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 491B
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 May 2024 89,283 miles

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

Offside Front slight play at steering ideler

Pass 29 Mar 2022 89,283 miles

Offside Front slight play at steering idler

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,283 miles

Offside Slight play within steering idler

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,280 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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DGW 491B is a 1964 Bedford Unknown in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Bedford Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGW 491B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 62 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DGW 491B registered?

DGW 491B is a 1964 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 23 October 1964.

Is DGW 491B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 491B shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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