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XGL 161T

1979 Bedford Midi

White Lpg 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,898 mi
Last recorded132,898 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Bedford Midi71,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGL 161T
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 132,898 miles

Exhaust clamp modified.

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

Fuel straps corroded.

N/S front inner wheel arch corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear end general corrosion.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 11,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened fouling inside of nearside inner tyre (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower shocker bush deteriorating but no play (2.7.4)

fuel tank straps corroding

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 11,104 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn propshaft centre joint unsuported (bolt missing) (2.4.G.4d)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working 3 x upper marker lights inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working no rear brake lamps (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened fouling inside of nearside inner tyre (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower shocker bush deteriorating but no play (2.7.4)

fuel tank straps corroding

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,091 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 6,613 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 4,656 miles

Oil leak

both doors corrodied on bottom edge

soumd protection around engine bay touching engine and covered in oil. fire hazard

Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,683 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 23,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,438 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,318 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 96,318 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,455 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 93,454 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 90,791 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 90,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 90,758 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 90,739 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all rear axle tyres are showing signs of perishing !

brake pedal very high .

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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XGL 161T is a 1979 Bedford Midi in White with a 2,279cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,197 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 Midi fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 280 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XGL 161T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XGL 161T is a 1979 Bedford Midi, first registered on 2 March 1979.

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