The first vehicle was withdrawn in July '71 (55987), the next in March 1979 (55996), the next in 1980 (55988), and two in 1982 (55989 & 55990). The final five cars were withdrawn in November 1990.

At the end of '90 Regional Railways Midland sub-sector obtained the five remaining cars along with the Class 114 DPUs. One of these (55991) was still fitted with a Leyland Albion engine and was immediately withdrawn. The other four were intended as a source of spares, with their TL11s destined to be modified and fitted to Class 142s. Component recovery was to take place at Derby Etches Park or Chester wagon shops.