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D797 MCV

1987 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

808,538 mi
Last recorded808,538 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Bedford Midi74,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD797 MCV
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 808,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 808,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

steering idler bush has slight play

Fail 14 Dec 2009 78,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,716 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 78,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 78,631 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 78,387 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 78,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D797 MCV is a 1987 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D797 MCV, 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 D797 MCV registered?

D797 MCV is a 1987 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D797 MCV safe to buy?

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