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G742 CGM

1990 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,875 mi
Last recorded39,875 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford 99 18052,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 CGM
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,875 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 39,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 39,778 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 39,689 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,209 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,112 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 39,108 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,870 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bothsides centre floor corroded

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r footbrake effect low

Fail 16 Aug 2010 38,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear footbrake effect low

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,965 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,356 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 37,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Bedford 99 180?

Based on 1,479 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 53
fog lamp not working 45
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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G742 CGM is a 1990 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 52,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford 99 180 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G742 CGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford 99 180 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G742 CGM registered?

G742 CGM is a 1990 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 23 April 1990.

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