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RNG 700W

1980 Bedford Cf

Black Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

56,522 mi
Last recorded56,522 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNG 700W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 56,522 miles

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 55,238 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 54,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 54,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,005 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))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,301 miles

Oil leak ()

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on inner sills

different size tyres fitted between front and rear

Fail 26 Jul 2016 52,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on inner sills

different size tyres fitted between front and rear

Pass 15 Aug 2015 51,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 51,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 50,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2014 50,684 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all direction indicators flashing fast but less than 120 times per minute

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,295 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,846 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 47,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,183 miles

centre/middle exhaust boxes tempory repair

n/s/r lower panel slight corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2010 47,183 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre/middle exhaust boxes tempory repair

n/s/r lower panel slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,590 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 46,590 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 46,546 miles

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 May 2006 46,546 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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RNG 700W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Black with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 RNG 700W, 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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RNG 700W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 9 December 1980.

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