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RCG 61T

1979 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,472 mi
Last recorded56,472 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Bedford Motor Caravan66,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCG 61T
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2018 56,472 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,101 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

both sides front inner arch(s) slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,527 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,078 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Bedford Motor Caravan?

Based on 1,725 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 47
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RCG 61T is a 1979 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 66,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCG 61T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCG 61T registered?

RCG 61T is a 1979 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 April 1979.

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