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RCH 29R

1977 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,304 mi
Last recorded67,304 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Bedford CF25066,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 29R
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within any prescibed areas

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within any prescibed areas

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within any prescibed areas

Fail 24 Jul 2018 67,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within any prescibed areas

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within any prescibed areas

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within any prescibed areas

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,717 miles

Excessive corrosion in near-side front and off-side front inner wheel arches but not within any prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion in off-side rear and near-side rear inner quarter panels

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 66,717 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excessive corrosion in near-side front and off-side front inner wheel arches but not within any prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion in off-side rear and near-side rear inner quarter panels

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,037 miles

Nearside Front seat belt fluffed on edges

Nearside door mirror glass smashed

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

off-side and near-side front wheel arch section excessively corroded

off-side and near-side rear wheel arch sections excessively corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 66,027 miles

Electrical wiring insecure around pedal box area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded column to floor (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front seat belt fluffed on edges

Nearside door mirror glass smashed

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

off-side and near-side front wheel arch section excessively corroded

off-side and near-side rear wheel arch sections excessively corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,420 miles

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

near-side door mirror glass broken

Fail 24 Jul 2015 65,420 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

near-side door mirror glass broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near-side door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2014 64,550 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bonnet does not catch securely closed

near-side door mirror cracked

wiper control switch insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,114 miles

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

engine speed raised to obtain flash rate (60-120 times per min)

near-side and off-side front inner wheel arches excessive corrosion

near-side front tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

near-side mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2013 64,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine speed raised to obtain flash rate (60-120 times per min)

near-side and off-side front inner wheel arches excessive corrosion

near-side front tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

near-side mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,616 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,713 miles

corrosion around off/side front door step

Fail 1 Aug 2011 62,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion around off/side front door step

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,561 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,543 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

wiper switch insicure

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,684 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 2 Jul 2009 60,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 60,084 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,464 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 59,410 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,189 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 58,189 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Bedford CF250?

Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 158
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
brake application uneven 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 77
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RCH 29R is a 1977 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 66,372 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bedford CF250 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCH 29R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RCH 29R is a 1977 Bedford CF250, first registered on 18 March 1977.

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