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D451 SVL

1986 Bedford CF2

Green Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,623 mi
Last recorded60,623 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford CF248,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD451 SVL
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 60,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 60,616 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 59,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 55,759 miles

nearside loading door rusted nearside outer sill rusted

Pass 19 May 2014 55,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 55,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 55,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,189 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 55,183 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 55,047 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 55,047 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 54,833 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,326 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 54,326 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2006 54,126 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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D451 SVL is a 1986 Bedford CF2 in Green with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D451 SVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D451 SVL registered?

D451 SVL is a 1986 Bedford CF2, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D451 SVL safe to buy?

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