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G491 NVH

1990 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

22,544 mi
Last recorded22,544 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Bedford Midi69,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG491 NVH
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 22,544 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground by battery / uninsulated terminals on live wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front brakes imbalanced

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front chassis / underbody corroded /plated

fuel cap seal splitting

offside & nearside front door bottoms heavily corroded

offside & nearside front top strut mounts slightly rough

Pass 21 Oct 2020 21,950 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Nsf and Osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen chipped

Nsr and Osr leaf spring corroded.

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake lever excessive travel but functional Adv. adjustment.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nsf and Osf lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 21,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Nsf and Osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen chipped

Nsr and Osr leaf spring corroded.

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake lever excessive travel but functional Adv. adjustment.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nsf and Osf lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 19,414 miles

Advise horn flick switch labelled.

Front road springs corroded.

Fuel pump noisy.

N/s/f door mirror has temp. tape repair but secure.

O/S/F lower steering column mount bracket poor, advise straighten and new fixings.

Rear gearbox mount worn, advise replacement.

Rear road springs poor, o/s/r sags, advise new springs.

Some corrosion to o/s mid brake pipes.

Steering coupling starting to crack, advise replacement in 12 months.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 19,414 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both, suspect due to dip switch requiring switch cleaner. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Only making 35 kg. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Advise horn switch labelled.

Advise replacement rear leaf springs, heavy corrosion and o/s/r sags.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Heavy corrosion to front road springs.

N/s mirror arm has temp repair.

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise front brake strip clean and re-fit. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f and both transverse rear brake pipes corroding.

Rearmost gearbox mount worn.

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both sticky to release under load. (7.1.2 (d))

Steering column deformed but serviceable Poorish weld repair at base and deformed hole for inner mount bolt. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 19,394 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,135 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 15,135 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 14,295 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

lots of areas have been repair / under sealed front to rear

main brake pipe waxoild and slight rusting

n/s/f o/s/f cab arch suspension top corroded

n/s/f tyre cuts and cracking in tread

rear no plate lights slightly dim

slight play in front steering linkeg

Fail 7 May 2015 14,293 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

main brake pipe waxoild and slight rusting

n/s/f o/s/f cab arch suspension top corroded

n/s/f tyre cuts and cracking in tread

rear no plate lights slightly dim

slight play in front steering linkeg

Pass 16 Jul 2013 14,145 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 14,141 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,111 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,202 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 11,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,702 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,228 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 11,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,517 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 10,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,243 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 8,612 miles

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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G491 NVH is a 1990 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 69,564 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 G491 NVH, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G491 NVH is a 1990 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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