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C231 MAU

1985 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,810 mi
Last recorded70,810 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Bedford Camper65,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC231 MAU
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 70,810 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play CENTER BEARING (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 70,720 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis LEG AS MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged INCORRECTLY ROUTED OVER LEAF SPRING ( NEEDS TO BE ATTATCHED TO AXLE) (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS LEG AS MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WING AS MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play CENTER BEARING (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,392 miles

Nearside Front door step slightly corroded

Offside Front door step slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 65,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front door step slightly corroded

Offside Front door step slightly corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,592 miles

chip in screen

Fail 19 Jul 2012 64,591 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

chip in screen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,575 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 64,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both door mirrors cracked but still giving adequate view to rear.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 63,655 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished quite badly

Fail 23 Jan 2006 60,412 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,412 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Camper?

Based on 3,544 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
position lamp(s) not working 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 123
fog lamp not working 123
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C231 MAU is a 1985 Bedford Camper in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,370 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C231 MAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C231 MAU is a 1985 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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