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G229 FRP

1989 Bedford Midi Diesel

Beige Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,901 mi
Last recorded164,901 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel128,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 FRP
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2007 164,901 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 164,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 156,381 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 156,381 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Bedford Midi Diesel?

Based on 448 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,382
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
fog lamp not working 35
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 24
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G229 FRP is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel in Beige with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 128,807 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G229 FRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Midi Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Midi Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G229 FRP registered?

G229 FRP is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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