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G597 OFD

1990 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,725 mi
Last recorded63,725 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Bedford Midi69,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG597 OFD
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 63,725 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,655 miles

Nearside centre inner sill corroded but outside any prescribed areas and not affecting steering or brakes

Rear wheelbearings slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,551 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Outer sills corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Rear brake imbalance 23%

Fail 28 Jul 2022 62,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Outer sills corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Rear brake imbalance 23%

Pass 12 Dec 2020 62,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,082 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2010 53,415 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,853 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Mar 2007 52,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G597 OFD is a 1990 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G597 OFD, 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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G597 OFD is a 1990 Bedford Midi, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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