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G103 YRL

1989 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,371 mi
Last recorded41,371 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG103 YRL
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 41,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,250 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 40,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,428 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre is cracked

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

Rear fog light lens is broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,417 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 39,417 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 May 2015 39,403 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,400 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 39,400 miles

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

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,367 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,338 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front discs corroded

oil

oil filter corroded

sump corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 39,336 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front discs corroded

oil

oil filter corroded

sump corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front discs corrded

oil

sump and oil filter corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front discs corrded

oil

sump and oil filter corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,308 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,246 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 39,246 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,067 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford 99 180?

Based on 1,479 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 53
fog lamp not working 45
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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G103 YRL is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1989 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 56,057 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford 99 180 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G103 YRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford 99 180 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G103 YRL is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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