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G904 RDB

1989 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,650 mi
Last recorded57,650 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG904 RDB
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 57,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 56,674 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 56,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 55,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 54,884 miles

brake pedal feels spongy(poss air in system?)

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,167 miles

front discs corroded on edges

front pads appear worn low

Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,857 miles

emmisions fluctuating

light switch stalk worn

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,182 miles

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

wiper switch a bit fussy but still operates

Fail 24 Jun 2014 48,182 miles

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

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

wiper switch a bit fussy but still operates

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,448 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,227 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2012 46,227 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,834 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded and reduced in length

Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,668 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 42,668 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,208 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres perished on outer walls

offside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,019 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 32,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f o/s/f anit roll bar busher spilt and wore

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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G904 RDB is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 56,057 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 G904 RDB, 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 37 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 G904 RDB registered?

G904 RDB is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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