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D464 JRU

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,548 mi
Last recorded82,548 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD464 JRU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,548 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 82,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 82,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,517 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 81,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,772 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,006 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,438 miles

rear spring bushes worn

Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,832 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,503 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2011 76,588 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 75,907 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,904 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 74,904 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 73,519 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 72,581 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 72,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 70,510 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 70,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?

Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,021
fog lamp not working 778
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 591
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 491
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D464 JRU is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 60,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,021 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D464 JRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D464 JRU registered?

D464 JRU is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 June 1987.

Is D464 JRU safe to buy?

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