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F489 LDV

1989 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,583 mi
Last recorded67,583 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 LDV
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 67,583 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Pedal area (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost arm Inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,421 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 60,950 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 60,950 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 59,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 59,809 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 56,993 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,046 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,331 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 50,331 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 49,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,833 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 48,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,060 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 47,060 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,043 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 45,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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F489 LDV is a 1989 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 78,328 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 F489 LDV, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F489 LDV registered?

F489 LDV is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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