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F828 NGW

1989 Bedford Midi Diesel

Red Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

175,459 mi
Last recorded175,459 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel128,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF828 NGW
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 175,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

roof gutter & door steps corroded both sides

Fail 26 Sep 2013 175,493 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

roof gutter & door steps corroded both sides

Fail 10 Sep 2013 175,487 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

roof gutter & front door steps corroded both sides

Pass 29 Jun 2012 166,108 miles

n/s/f bump stop insecure

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/sf floor corroded

o/s n/s drop links have play

o/s seat belt frayed

o/s/f bump stop missing

rear shocker lower bushes worn

exhaust front pipe corroded

underside of vehicle has been painted with underseal cannot fully check for corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2012 166,102 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear shocker lower bushes split

topped up engine oil and water

wet day

exhaust front pipe corroded

hand brake sticking on n/s

n/s/f bump stop insecure

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r o/s/f bump stops missing

o/s n/s steering drop links worn have play in bushes

o/s seat belt frayed

parts of underside have been covered with underseal making it hard to fully check for corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2011 165,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 163,411 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 163,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 160,163 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion all wheel arches no sharp edges at time of test

excessive corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch

fraying drivers seat belt recommend replacement soon

o/s/r seat belt stalk not fond

parking brake travel close to maximum

surface corrosion both rear brake pipes & front to rear

Pass 7 Jan 2009 160,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion all wheel arches no sharp edges at time of test

excessive corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch

fraying drivers seat belt recommend replacement soon

o/s/r seat belt stalk not fond

parking brake travel close to maximum

surface corrosion both rear brake pipes & front to rear

Pass 6 Feb 2008 153,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

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

heavy surface corrosion o/sinner wing/wheel arch

horn just acceptable

noise from both rearwheels & slight play.needs further investigation

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

tinting both front side windows

Fail 31 Jan 2008 153,844 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion o/sinner wing/wheel arch

horn just acceptable

noise from both rearwheels & slight play.needs further investigation

surface corrosion both rerar brake hoses

tinting both front side windows

Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

horn just acceptable

noise heard from rear wheels

parking brake travel close to maximum

binding to n/s/f wheel just acceptable

temp repair to o/s headlight adjuster/new top adjuster needed

Fail 23 Jan 2007 14,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

horn just acceptable

noise heard from rear wheels

parking brake travel close to maximum

binding to n/s/f wheel just acceptable

temp repair to o/s headlight adjuster/new top adjuster needed

Pass 1 Feb 2006 141,977 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

binding felt to n/s/f wheel on ramp.just acceptable at time of test 40 resistance shown in rollers.must be investigated.even braking io balance.

front wiper blades poor must be replaced soon just clearing screen.

hand brake poor 19%

n/s/r seat belt not found

oil leak

parking brake travel close to max

surface corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 1 Feb 2006 141,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

binding felt to n/s/f wheel on ramp.just acceptable at time of test 40 resistance shown in rollers.must be investigated.even braking io balance.

front wiper blades poor must be replaced soon just clearing screen.

hand brake poor 19%

n/s/r seat belt not found

oil leak

parking brake travel close to max

surface corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

How Reliable is the Bedford Midi Diesel?

Based on 448 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,382
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
fog lamp not working 35
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 24
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F828 NGW is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel in Red with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 128,807 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F828 NGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Midi Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Midi Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F828 NGW is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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