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G605 UGX

1989 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,253 mi
Last recorded45,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan43,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 UGX
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 45,253 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 45,199 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,418 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 44,071 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm mounting pivot support (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 44,071 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,053 miles

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

slight play in central steering idler

Fail 12 Feb 2016 44,051 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

slight play in central steering idler

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,187 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,145 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 43,145 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,284 miles

both sides front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2008 42,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,564 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,564 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,712 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Motor Caravan?

Based on 1,725 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 47
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G605 UGX is a 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 43,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G605 UGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G605 UGX registered?

G605 UGX is a 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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