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E28 KVN

1987 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

5,814 mi
Last recorded5,814 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Bedford Camper68,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 KVN
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 5,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 5,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

leaf springs corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2022 5,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chasis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front brake actuator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

leaf springs corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2021 5,208 miles

Front Valance Corroding

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Head Light Just Passed

Nearside Rear Body section corroded

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

Nearside Step corroded by engine mount

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Head Light Just Passed

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Step corroded by engine mount

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

Some steering gaiters Perishing

Underneath of vehicle generally corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2021 5,206 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working Not working as intended (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlights just passed

Front Valance corroding

Fuel cap seal perrishing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body section corroded

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

Nearside step corroded by engine mount

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside step corroded by engine mount

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

Some steering gaiters starting to peris and split

Underneath of vehicle generally corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2020 5,198 miles

Front Cross member corroding

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside camper storage corroding.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of vehicle generrally showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 29 May 2020 5,198 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front crosmember corroding

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside camper storage some corrosion

some perishing on both front and n/s rear walls

under body/chassi all over surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,107 miles

both nearside and o/s front some perishing on side walls

fuel cap seal sterting to perish

Fail 28 Mar 2019 49,107 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire at filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both nearside and o/s front some perishing on side walls

fuel cap seal sterting to perish

Pass 16 Mar 2018 4,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front inner wheel arches heavily under sealed

both front tyres perishing on side walls

bottom of both 'b' pillars corroding

front cross member not welded to door step panel

inner front valance corroding

nearside front floor near cross member corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2018 4,536 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front inner wheel arches heavily under sealed

both front tyres perishing on side walls

bottom of both 'b' pillars corroding

front cross member not welded to door step panel

inner front valance corroding

nearside front floor near cross member corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2017 3,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 3,237 miles

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 1,938 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 1,938 miles

Centre Intermediate drop arm insecure bush excessively worn (2.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage gas cupboard door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 1,936 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion side panel (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel excessive lift in column (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,881 miles

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

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

general corrosion to vehicle

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2015 99,881 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

general corrosion to vehicle

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 May 2014 97,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

gearbox rear seal leaking

slight front brake imbalance

some ovality on front discs

some ovality on rear brake drums

some rusting to underside

Pass 23 May 2014 97,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox rear seal leaking

slight front brake imbalance

some ovality on front discs

some ovality on rear brake drums

some rusting to underside

Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,973 miles

parking brake travel

some rusting to underbody

Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,973 miles

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

parking brake travel

some rusting to underbody

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,251 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 88,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,903 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,202 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front number plate faded

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

Nearside front wheelarch corroded and holed but not externally exposed

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 83,202 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front number plate faded

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

Nearside front wheelarch corroded and holed but not externally exposed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,400 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 82,400 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,657 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 73,180 miles

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

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

o/s&n/s front crossmember&inner wheel arches corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,180 miles

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

o/s&n/s front crossmember&inner wheel arches corroded.

How Reliable is the Bedford Camper?

Based on 3,544 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
position lamp(s) not working 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 123
fog lamp not working 123
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E28 KVN is a 1987 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 68,478 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E28 KVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E28 KVN is a 1987 Bedford Camper, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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