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G604 HWR

1989 Bedford Midi Diesel

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,081 mi
Last recorded125,081 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel128,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG604 HWR
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 125,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 12,330 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 12,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 117,773 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

General vehicle corrosion.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 117,771 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

General vehicle corrosion.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Severe oil leak.

Pass 15 May 2006 112,619 miles

Coolant water was low.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 112,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

General body corrosion.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

No Water in radiator, leaking.

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G604 HWR is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G604 HWR, 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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G604 HWR is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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