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XBW 282H

1970 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,191 mi
Last recorded91,191 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBW 282H
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,191 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing area holed

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

Offside Front Inner wing area holed

Fail 19 Jul 2016 74,830 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner wing area holed

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

Offside Front Inner wing area holed

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper inner wing area rusting

Offside Front Upper inner wing area rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,106 miles

both front inner wing areas rusting

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,074 miles

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

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

both front inner wing areas rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,214 miles

corrosion to both inner and outer sills but not in perscribed area

Fail 18 Apr 2013 73,214 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both inner and outer sills but not in perscribed area

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,915 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes other then new ones, have being unersealed over or greased over

both front inner wings areas rusting and small holes not in perscribed areas

Fail 18 Apr 2012 71,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes other then new ones, have being unersealed over or greased over

both front inner wings areas rusting and small holes not in perscribed areas

Pass 13 May 2011 70,113 miles

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

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

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

all other metal brake pipes other than ones that have being replaced are covered over unable to see what condition

both rear diff seals leaking

both rear inner wings areas holed and rusting not in perscribed

n/s/r outer sill and inner sill and closeing panel badly rusting

o/s/r outer sill inner sill and inner closing panel badly rusting and holed not in perscribed area

Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear diff seals started to leak

both rear inner wings areas holed and rusting not in perscribed area

n/s/r outer sill and inner sill and closeing panel badly rusting

o/s/r outer sill inner sill and inner closing panel badly rusting and holed not in perscribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,180 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,097 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 64,975 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

BRAKE PIPES REQUIRE CLEANING AND RECHECKING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

REAR HUBS SHOWING OIL LEAKAGE

VEHICLE VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Fail 13 Aug 2008 64,895 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 64,858 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,628 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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XBW 282H is a 1970 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XBW 282H, 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 56 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XBW 282H is a 1970 Bedford Midi, first registered on 11 June 1970.

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