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E649 FLR

1987 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,927 mi
Last recorded63,927 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Bedford Midi74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE649 FLR
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,927 miles

both front wheel arches rusting

Fail 5 Apr 2016 63,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

both front wheel arches rusting

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,414 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front road wheels binding slightly

both front wheel arches rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,645 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres feel low on air pressure

both front anti roll bar bushes cracking

both front wheel arches rusting

passanger side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind on both front wheels

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,995 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust system in genral rusting

front anti rollbar bushes cracking

nail in drivers side rear tyre

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight bind on drivers side and passangers side front wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2011 611,701 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 61,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,039 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 60,011 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 58,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 58,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,158 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 51,158 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel cap seal starting to crack, drivers seat belt frayed, both front headlamp beam images poor,o/sr light lens cracked,

play in o/sf wheel bearing, play in steering idler bush

Pass 14 Oct 2006 43,732 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 40,985 miles

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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E649 FLR is a 1987 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E649 FLR, 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 E649 FLR registered?

E649 FLR is a 1987 Bedford Midi, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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