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C991 VGW

1987 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Midi74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC991 VGW
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 76,057 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body has corrosion underside

Offside Front body has corrosion underside

Pass 28 Jun 2025 75,878 miles

Nearside Front inner sill holed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding on

Offside Front brake binding on

Offside Front floor holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe burst during test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner sill holed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding on

Offside Front brake binding on

Offside Front floor holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding on

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,523 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 72,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt obstructing drivers use of steering and controls

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,265 miles

Nearside Front slight crack in tyre side wall

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 69,883 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,697 miles

vehicle has some corrosion outside perscribed areas

Fail 1 Jun 2015 69,697 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle has some corrosion outside perscribed areas

Pass 10 Nov 2013 69,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,073 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,957 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,271 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 46,572 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 46,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,052 miles

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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C991 VGW is a 1987 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 74,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C991 VGW, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C991 VGW is a 1987 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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