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D229 AEW

1987 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,764 mi
Last recorded82,764 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Midi74,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD229 AEW
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 82,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high adjustment needed

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,497 miles

Gear box oil leak and rear diff. oil l;eak.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Gear box oil leak and rear diff. oil l;eak.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 80,473 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 79,584 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 77,797 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,797 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 76,654 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 76,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,066 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 74,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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D229 AEW is a 1987 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D229 AEW, 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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What year was D229 AEW registered?

D229 AEW is a 1987 Bedford Midi, first registered on 10 February 1987.

Is D229 AEW safe to buy?

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