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F641 OAR

1989 Bedford Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,300 mi
Last recorded74,300 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan43,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF641 OAR
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 74,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion nsr inner cill

corrosion osf inner wing

Fail 13 Jul 2019 73,560 miles

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion nsr inner cill

corrosion osf inner wing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,058 miles

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

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

underside and wheelarches muddy at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,174 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 57,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 52,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,152 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,106 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 46,026 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion affecting both rear wheel arches

How Reliable is the Bedford Motor Caravan?

Based on 1,725 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 47
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F641 OAR is a 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 43,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F641 OAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F641 OAR is a 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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