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OGW 449W

1981 Bedford Unknown

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,508 mi
Last recorded64,508 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGW 449W
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,508 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 62,007 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 62,007 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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OGW 449W is a 1981 Bedford Unknown in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Bedford Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OGW 449W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 45 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OGW 449W registered?

OGW 449W is a 1981 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is OGW 449W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGW 449W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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