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F490 ROU

1989 Bedford Midi

Yellow Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,864 mi
Last recorded79,864 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 ROU
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,864 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 79,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2015

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 May 2015 79,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror badly cracked

Pass 15 May 2014 79,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2013 79,751 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 76,872 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2012 76,872 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2011 71,959 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 66,617 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 May 2009 60,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,004 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 53,976 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 53,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel archs corroded to holes outside of area and not sharp edges

Fail 19 Jul 2005 53,453 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel archs badly corroded to holes outside of area

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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F490 ROU is a 1989 Bedford Midi in Yellow with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F490 ROU, 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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F490 ROU is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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