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MRV 474Y

1983 Bedford Midi

White Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,248 mi
Last recorded13,248 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Bedford Midi47,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRV 474Y
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 13,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 13,230 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 13,079 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 12,474 miles

oil leak

various areas of corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2015 7,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 2,840 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 10 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,370 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 15,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MRV 474Y is a 1983 Bedford Midi in White with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MRV 474Y, 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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What year was MRV 474Y registered?

MRV 474Y is a 1983 Bedford Midi, first registered on 22 April 1983.

Is MRV 474Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRV 474Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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