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NGL 256L

1972 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,042 mi
Last recorded66,042 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGL 256L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 66,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 60,851 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,398 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,871 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded/ loose.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,341 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 59,236 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 59,044 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 58,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,980 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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NGL 256L is a 1972 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,818 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 NGL 256L, 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 54 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NGL 256L registered?

NGL 256L is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is NGL 256L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGL 256L shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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