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LVL 427Y

1983 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,614 mi
Last recorded31,614 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Bedford Midi47,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVL 427Y
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 31,614 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 30,274 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 28,695 miles

Exhaust mounting defective loose slight movement (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all age related worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pre 1986 no hazzard lights

Fail 15 Dec 2020 28,695 miles

Exhaust mounting defective loose slight movement (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all age related worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pre 1986 no hazzard lights

Pass 26 May 2019 27,805 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all bushes cracked and perished

slight under body corrosion and both lower doors holed

Pass 26 May 2018 26,837 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all bushes cracked and perished

surface coorision coponent parts

Pass 20 May 2017 25,245 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.A.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

all bushes cracked and perished

nerside front brake pipe painted and greaesed

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,957 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,249 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 23,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,448 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both steering rack gaitors slightly detoriated

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under body surface corrision

Pass 2 Jun 2012 21,094 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 18 May 2012 21,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body and chassis slight surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 18,001 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,032 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 17,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,354 miles

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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LVL 427Y is a 1983 Bedford Midi in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 47,970 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 LVL 427Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LVL 427Y is a 1983 Bedford Midi, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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