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H921 PDT

1990 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford Midi69,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH921 PDT
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 88,587 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 88,517 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Hand brake lever has long travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Engine mount deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,110 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, rear of wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pump slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2019 82,614 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches o/s/f and both rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pump slightly insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

front tyres perished slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2017 8,205 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

coolant leak at metal pipe under front of engine

Pass 14 Nov 2015 75,936 miles

o/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2015 7,520 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both rear leaf spring bushes split

Pass 18 Sep 2014 6,185 miles

corroded in many places

Fail 15 Sep 2014 6,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

corroded in many places

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,423 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 55,424 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 4,948 miles

brake ferruls corroded

front upper suspension spring prescribed areas starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,973 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 43,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 3,883 miles

both front floors coroded

both rear sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 3,216 miles

nearside rear brake slightly tight when rotated by hand

van has slight corrosion in none structual places

Pass 4 Sep 2008 2,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 1,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

slight corrosion on two rear axle brake pipes

slight crack in front number plate

slight cracking at both front flexible brake hoses

Fail 19 Sep 2007 1,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight corrosion forming on front and rear brake pipes

slight crack in front number plate

slight cracking at both front flexible brake hoses

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

structure rusty in places

Pass 22 May 2006 99,868 miles

rear bumper poor condition

slight cracking on wiper blades

slight play in rear suspension hubs

slight rusting on brake pipes

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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H921 PDT is a 1990 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 69,564 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 H921 PDT, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H921 PDT is a 1990 Bedford Midi, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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