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B23 MDG

1984 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,783 mi
Last recorded51,783 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MDG
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 51,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 50,966 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,301 miles

N/S headlight poor

N/S/F - O/S/F Inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 50,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S headlight poor

N/S/F - O/S/F Inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 50,286 miles

h/brake cable in poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2019 50,286 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

h/brake cable in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,328 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 49,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,144 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,136 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,718 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 44,704 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both headlamp output dim

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,550 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,907 miles

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

o/s/r slight brake bind

slight damage front number plate

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,861 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,429 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 34,429 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,597 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 31,597 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,626 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?

Based on 12,420 MOT tests across 1,482 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
678
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 798
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 796
Brake pipe excessively corroded 543
position lamp(s) not working 539
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 511
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B23 MDG is a 1984 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 61,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Cf fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 798 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B23 MDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 42 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B23 MDG registered?

B23 MDG is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 22 October 1984.

Is B23 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 MDG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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