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G305 AGL

1989 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

46,206 mi
Last recorded46,206 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG305 AGL
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undercarriage corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 46,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undercarriage corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 46,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to back inner and outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undercarriage has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2018 45,890 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 45,890 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lights (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/14 8ply (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,754 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 38,754 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,365 miles

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

Nsf steering idler arm has slight play

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

nsf door sill badly corroded

osf door step badly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 38,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nsf steering idler arm has slight play

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

nsf door sill badly corroded

osf door step badly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,543 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 36,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,137 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

unable to clearly see condition of front brake pads

Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,137 miles

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

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

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

unable to clearly see condition of front brake pads

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,165 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated - rusty and bent

Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,772 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 25,770 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 23,785 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

rear brakes unbalanced

underside rusty in various places

Fail 4 Mar 2010 23,785 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brakes unbalanced

underside rusty in various places

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,043 miles

slight blow on exhaust flexy

slight play in o/s/f steering idler

tail piece on exhaust corrodeing

Fail 2 Mar 2009 22,043 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight blow on exhaust flexy

slight play in o/s/f steering idler

tail piece on exhaust corrodeing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,030 miles

hole n/s inner sill not within 30cm of any mount

Fail 4 Mar 2008 21,030 miles

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

hole n/s inner sill not within 30cm of any mount

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,613 miles

fuel pipe by tank perishing and cracking

slight play in n/s/f steering idler arm

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,265 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 20,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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G305 AGL is a 1989 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 G305 AGL, 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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G305 AGL is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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