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B966 CBW

1985 Bedford Unknown

Green Diesel 5500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,878 mi
Last recorded13,878 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Bedford Unknown43,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB966 CBW
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 13,878 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 13,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 13,701 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both offside and nearside (3.4 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 13,098 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion around cab

Pass 20 Jul 2023 12,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 11,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 11,269 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 10,987 miles

Front Cab steps insecure both offside and nearside step frames and areas heavily corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 10,000 miles

heavy corrosion on fuel tank

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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B966 CBW is a 1985 Bedford Unknown in Green with a 5,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 43,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B966 CBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B966 CBW registered?

B966 CBW is a 1985 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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