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MGW 396W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,309 mi
Last recorded63,309 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 396W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,309 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,758 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,758 miles

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,115 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has many welding repairs

Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,155 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 61,154 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,432 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 59,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 58,649 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 58,649 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 57,429 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 56,537 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 55,649 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?

Based on 12,420 MOT tests across 1,482 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
678
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 798
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 796
Brake pipe excessively corroded 543
position lamp(s) not working 539
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 511
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MGW 396W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 63,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Cf fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 798 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGW 396W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 45 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGW 396W registered?

MGW 396W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 9 January 1981.

Is MGW 396W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGW 396W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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