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C451 BTR

1986 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,004 mi
Last recorded44,004 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC451 BTR
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 44,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 43,167 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 42,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 41,430 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 40,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,807 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,718 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2011 37,694 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Radiator deteriorated

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 37,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 May 2010 37,566 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front inner & outer wings & doors corroding

drivers seat padding damaged

front bumper & rear end panel corroding

windscreen has minor damage not restricting drivers view outside zone A

Fail 27 May 2009 36,872 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front inner wing panels corroding

both front wings & doors corroding

drivers seat padding damaged

front bumper corroding

rear end panel corroding

slight damage to screen not resulting in serious restriction of drivers view

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,295 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front arches starting to corrode

both front chassis rails starting to corrode

nearside inner arch starting to corrode

Fail 29 May 2008 36,294 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front outer arches corroded not within 30cm of mounting

front chassis rails corroding

nearside front inner arch starting to corrode

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,354 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,771 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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C451 BTR is a 1986 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 49,426 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 C451 BTR, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C451 BTR registered?

C451 BTR is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C451 BTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C451 BTR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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