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GCR 758L

1973 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Diesel 1760cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,018 mi
Last recorded82,018 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 758L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 82,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,690 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 77,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Nov 2023 77,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,992 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 74,983 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 70,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 70,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

steering column bottom bush/bearing slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,418 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,148 miles

Offside Front has slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2018 65,139 miles

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

Offside Front has slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,384 miles

Offside Front STEERING RACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

Fail 22 Mar 2017 62,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

MARKS IN SCREEN

Offside Front STEERING RACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,412 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing/axle noisy

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

marks in windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2016 59,395 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MARKS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,026 miles

MARKS IN SCREEN

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING STARTED TO WEAR

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT REAR

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,009 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,009 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 56,009 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,009 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

areas of corrosion to underside

brake pipes corroded

general vehicle bodywork condition poor

nearside rear brake drum back plate damp

Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,009 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 56,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

screen in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2007 56,009 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 56,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper marks on screen

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?

Based on 12,420 MOT tests across 1,482 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
678
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 798
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 796
Brake pipe excessively corroded 543
position lamp(s) not working 539
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 511
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GCR 758L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,760cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1973 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,009 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 Cf fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 798 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCR 758L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCR 758L registered?

GCR 758L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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