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LMV 973W

1980 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,913 mi
Last recorded59,913 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf 25063,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMV 973W
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 59,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s door mirror glass non standard

rear exhaust mounting rubber cracking

slight blow from exhaust centre/tailpipe joint

Fail 10 Jun 2026 59,911 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s door mirror glass non standard

no engine oil lamp illumination

rear exhaust mounting rubber cracking

slight blow from exhaust centre/tailpipe joint

Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,465 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 58,465 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 57,658 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 54,957 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 54,957 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 53,722 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,312 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 51,279 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inoperative when headlamps switched on (1.4.A.2h)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing with hazard warning lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp illuminates direction indicators when lights are switched on (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,253 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven slow reaction (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust leak on rear tail pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,432 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear

slight imballance on front brakes when applied

Pass 20 May 2011 49,387 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 49,382 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,749 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,068 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,335 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 47,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf 250?

Based on 854 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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LMV 973W is a 1980 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Cf 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LMV 973W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LMV 973W registered?

LMV 973W is a 1980 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 6 August 1980.

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