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E164 DHG

1987 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

10,121 mi
Last recorded10,121 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Midi74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE164 DHG
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 10,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 10,119 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 6,979 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 4,599 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 4,428 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 4,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 6,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,411 miles

Corrosion to body work

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 96,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,716 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front door pillar corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 92,716 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front door pillar corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,274 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 90,259 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,878 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 84,878 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,956 miles

cas bottle container framework corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2007 72,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 72,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 70,110 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 70,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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E164 DHG is a 1987 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E164 DHG, 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 E164 DHG registered?

E164 DHG is a 1987 Bedford Midi, first registered on 8 September 1987.

Is E164 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E164 DHG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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