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G454 XBL

1989 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,671 mi
Last recorded67,671 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 XBL
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 67,671 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 67,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,897 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 65,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,409 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 62,409 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,808 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 61,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange and egr pipe at junction with manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 59,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected hole in lens (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,111 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt return on limit

Offside Front brake sticking

brake pipes greased can not check

wipers poor

Fail 5 Oct 2017 56,061 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front seat belt return on limit

Offside Front brake sticking

brake pipes greased can not check

fuel cap not tested locked

wipers poor

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,227 miles

chips in screen

rear shock bushs perrished

slight play in front bearings

Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

chips in screen

rear shock bushs perrished

slight play in front bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,481 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 50,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,074 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed .

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,987 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE HAS HOLES

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,810 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,676 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 36,670 miles

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

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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G454 XBL is a 1989 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G454 XBL, 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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G454 XBL is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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