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LPB 471W

1980 Bedford Cf

Beige Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,492 mi
Last recorded69,492 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPB 471W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 69,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 67,485 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 67,475 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,916 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 65,904 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 62,771 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 61,611 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 60,057 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2017 60,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 60,048 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,820 miles

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

Front prop-shaft UJ dangerously worn

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front prop-shaft UJ dangerously worn

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,417 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front prop shaft universal joint has slight play

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2015 56,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Propshaft bolts loose

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,454 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 54,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,392 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 50,737 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2007 50,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2006 49,996 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

emmissions above on max limit - suggest attention

front number plate cracked

fuel filler pipe taped up - suggest investigation

near side front brake binding slightly

oil leak under engine

suggest rear propshaft bolts / nuts replaced

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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LPB 471W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Beige with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 55,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPB 471W, 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 46 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LPB 471W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 October 1980.

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