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F73 HNM

1989 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,857 mi
Last recorded65,857 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF73 HNM
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,857 miles

All Brake pipes covered in grease or other material.

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 65,854 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Brake pipes covered in grease or other material.

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 63,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,053 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in thick sealer

Fail 3 Apr 2014 59,053 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes covered in thick sealer

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,791 miles

battery insecure

vehicle under sealed

Fail 1 Mar 2013 58,762 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

battery insecure

vehicle under sealed

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,712 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 57,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,888 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,758 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,009 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 51,952 miles

Centre Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 49,488 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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F73 HNM is a 1989 Bedford Midi in White with a 2,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 F73 HNM, 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 F73 HNM registered?

F73 HNM is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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