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F440 PCR

1988 Bedford Midi

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,477 mi
Last recorded60,477 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF440 PCR
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 60,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 57,579 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 51,359 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe (7.1.2)

front discs rusty

inner sills at rear rusty

n/s/r tyre perished and has small splits in tread

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly and slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slight perished in tread

Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,079 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

oil and brake warning lamps on

rear brake readings very low

vice brake effieincy only just met

Fail 19 Jan 2016 48,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size tow ball mounting bolts (6.6.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

oil and brake warning lamps on

rear brake readings very low

vice brake effieincy only just met

Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,823 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 46,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mount broken off

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,823 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge-close to limit

tailpipe corroded and blowing slightly and mount bracket loose

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,757 miles

o/s/f coil spring is rusty

oil on the rear of the gearbox and the rear diff

Fail 22 Jul 2011 39,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f coil spring is rusty

oil on the rear of the gearbox and the rear diff

Fail 29 Jul 2010 38,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion starting o/s/f door and step

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,164 miles

corrosion starting o/s/f door and step

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,312 miles

damage to offside front door top

rear tyres close to the legal limit

slight surface rust in places

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,855 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,211 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,863 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 26,863 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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F440 PCR is a 1988 Bedford Midi in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 68,386 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 F440 PCR, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F440 PCR registered?

F440 PCR is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is F440 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F440 PCR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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